ETYM Latin satrapes, Greek satrapes, from OPers. khshatrapâvan ruler: cf. French satrape.
A governor of a province in ancient Persia.
Ancient Persian ruler of province; despot, especially in petty position.
Title of a provincial governor in ancient Persia. Under Darius I, the Persian Empire was divided between some 20 satraps, each owing allegiance only to the king.