Satrap (noun)

A governor or viceroy of a province or region in ancient Persia, typically appointed by the king to rule and collect taxes.

Origin:

From the old persian word "xšaθrapāvan" meaning "protector of the realm", it first appeared in the 5th century bc.

Examples:

1. The satrap governed the province on behalf of the king.
2. The satrap was responsible for maintaining order in the province.
3. The satrap was a powerful figure in the Persian empire.
4. The satrap had to report to the king.
5. The satrap was in charge of the administration of the province.