1. provinces or territories governed by satraps in ancient Persian empires
Usage: historical
2. regions under the control of subordinate rulers or governors
Usage: by extension

Examples

• The Persian Empire was divided into numerous satrapies for administrative purposes.
• Each of the satrapies was ruled by a satrap appointed by the king.
• The satrapies stretched from India to Greece at the height of Persian power.
• Rebellions occasionally broke out in distant satrapies of the empire.
• The tribute from wealthy satrapies funded the royal court.
• Modern historians study the organization of ancient satrapies.