satrap
noun
sa·trap 
ˈsā-ˌtrap,
also ˈsa-ˌtrap,
or
ˈsa-trəp 1
: the governor of a province in ancient Persia
2
a
: ruler
b
: a subordinate official : henchman
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Backed by an expansive and brutal security system, Mr. Lukashenko shows no sign of losing his grip at home, if at the cost of becoming Mr. Putin’s enfeebled satrap. 
New York Times, 19 Feb. 2022 The 67-year-old sideline satrap enters the year with a career 292-134 record. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Sep. 2019 Begelman was neither the first nor the last in a long line of Hollywood satraps who’ve triggered their own downfall. Stephen Galloway, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Aug. 2019
New York Times, 19 Feb. 2022 The 67-year-old sideline satrap enters the year with a career 292-134 record. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Sep. 2019 Begelman was neither the first nor the last in a long line of Hollywood satraps who’ve triggered their own downfall. Stephen Galloway, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Aug. 2019 Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Latin satrapes, from Greek satrapēs, from Old Persian khshathrapāvan, literally, protector of the dominion
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
satrap
noun
as in emperor
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- emperor
- king
- suzerain
- sultan
- prince
- khedive
- empress
- autocrat
- emir
- shah
- ruler
- czar
- khan
- czarina
- lord
- princess
- queen
- potentate
- ameer
- sovereign
- kaiser
- tsar
- tsarina
- tzar
- Caesar
- monarch
- mikado
- amir
- mogul
- sultana
- tzarina
- overlord
- dictator
- tyrant
- despot
- sovran
- lady
- führer
- authoritarian
- coruler
- fuehrer
- monocrat
- paramount
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