SATRAPY Meaning and
Definition
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Satrapy is a term with its origins in ancient Persia, referring to a political division or administrative unit within the Achaemenid Empire, which lasted from the 6th to the 4th century BCE. A satrapy, sometimes also called a satrapie or province, was a territory ruled by a satrap, who acted as a governor and representative of the Persian king, known as the Great King.
Each satrapy was further divided into smaller administrative regions, typically referred to as districts. Satrapies were established to ensure efficient governance and secure the empire's territorial expansion. The local satrap would exercise significant political and military power, being responsible for maintaining order, collecting taxes, and administering justice within their satrapy.
Satrapies played an important role in maintaining the control and organization of the vast Persian Empire, as well as facilitating the collection of tribute and resources from conquered territories. Satrapies were often governed by individuals of noble birth or loyal allies of the Persian king, and their loyalty and effectiveness were of paramount importance to the empire's stability.
The term "satrapy" has since been adopted in a more general sense to describe any political or administrative division within a country or empire. Its original significance, however, remains rooted in the ancient Persian Empire and its unique system of governance.
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The government of a satrap.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for SATRAPY
Etymology of SATRAPY
The word "Satrapy" originates from the ancient Persian language. It derives from the Old Persian term "kshathrapāvan", which means "protector of the province" or "governor". This term was then adopted by the Greeks as "satrapēs", which referred to the governor or ruler of a Persian province. Over time, the term "satrapēs" became more commonly known as "satrap", which has been adopted into English as "satrapy", referring to a province or administrative division of the ancient Persian Empire.
Similar spelling words for SATRAPY
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- strobe,
- half-stripe,
- t-strap,
- bench-strip,
- Stroope,
- strobe-light,
- zuytdorp,
- strip-searching,
- Choke-strap,
- strip-phase.
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