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Definition of: satrap
(sā′trap, sat′rap) noun
1. A governor of a province in ancient Persia.
2. Any petty ruler under a despot.
3. A subordinate ruler or governor. [<L satrapes <Gk. satrapēs <O Persian shathraparan, lit., a protector of a province]
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