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satrap in Greek

satrap in Greek is σατράπης — satrap means a governor who ruled a province of the ancient Persian empire.

satrap in Greek

σατράπης
noun
Pronounced: satrapis
(historical) A governor of a Persian province.

What does "satrap" mean?

  1. noun A governor who ruled a province of the ancient Persian empire.
    "The satrap collected taxes on behalf of the Persian king."
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satrap in a sentence

  • The satrap collected taxes on behalf of the Persian king.
  • Each satrap governed a distant province with considerable independence.

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What is "satrap" in Greek?
"satrap" in Greek is σατράπης. satrap means: A governor who ruled a province of the ancient Persian empire.
How do you pronounce σατράπης?
"satrap" in Greek is σατράπης, pronounced "satrapis".
How do you use "satrap" in a sentence?
Example: "The satrap collected taxes on behalf of the Persian king." In Greek, "satrap" is σατράπης.
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