Main Entry: sa·trap

Pronunciation: \ˈsā-ˌtrap also ˈsa-ˌtrap or ˈsa-trəp\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin satrapes, from Greek satrapēs, from Old Persian khshathrapāvan, literally, protector of the dominion

Date: 14th century

1 : the governor of a province in ancient Persia
2 a : ruler b : a subordinate official : henchman