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- [sey-trap, sa-]
- /ˈseɪ træp, ˈsæ-/
- /ˈsæ.træp/
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- [sey-trap, sa-]
- /ˈseɪ træp, ˈsæ-/
Definitions of satrap word
- noun satrap a governor of a province under the ancient Persian monarchy. 1
- noun satrap a subordinate ruler, often a despotic one. 1
- noun satrap (in ancient Persia) a provincial governor 0
- noun satrap a subordinate ruler, esp a despotic one 0
- noun satrap the governor of a province in ancient Persia 0
- noun satrap a ruler of a dependency, esp. a despotic, subordinate official; petty tyrant 0
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Origin of satrap
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin satrapa < Greek satrápēs < Old Persian khshathra-pāvan- country-protector
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Parts of speech for Satrap
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
satrap popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
satrap usage trend in Literature
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