satrapy Meaning & Definition
/ˈseɪtɹəpi/
What Does Satrapy Mean?
As a noun, satrapy means The territory governed by a satrap; a province of any of several ancient empires of West Asia (specifically, of the Median or Achaemenid empires or certain of their successors, including the Sasanian Empire and Hellenistic empires).
Satrapy: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈseɪtɹəpi/ |
| Plural | satrapys |
Satrapy Definition (Noun)
- The territory governed by a satrap; a province of any of several ancient empires of West Asia (specifically, of the Median or Achaemenid empires or certain of their successors, including the Sasanian Empire and Hellenistic empires).
Noun
- The territory governed by a satrap; a province of any of several ancient empires of Western Asia (specifically, of the Median or Achaemenid empires or certain of their successors, including the Sassanian Empire and Hellenistic empires).
Synonyms of Satrapy
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Satrapy synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
satrapy (plural satrapys or satrapies)
Origin of Satrapy
Borrowed from Ancient Greek σατραπεία (satrapeía).