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satrapy Definition

sa·trapy (sā′trə pē, sa′-)

noun pl. -·trap·ies

the government, authority, or province of a satrap

Etymology: Fr satrapie < L satrapia < Gr satrapeia

satrapy Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • become: We are to become a satrapy of the Pentagon, with all that implies.

Adjective modifier