A.to be a satrap, exercise the authority of one, “δεῖ τὴν γυναῖκα σατραπεύειν” X.HG3.1.12, cf. SIG302 (iv B.C.), al., PEleph.1.1 (iv B.C.); ξατραπ- , Arr.Fr.10 J., cf. σατράπης.
2. c. gen., rule as a satrap, “ς. τῆς χώρας” X. HG3.1.10, An.3.4.31, cf. Plu.Them.30: also c. acc., τὰ ἐν μέσῳ ς. X.An.1.7.6; “Αἴγυπτον” Hld.2.24: metaph. in Pass., Philostr.VA1.27.