Praetorian (adj) (noun)
pri-taw-ree-un
of or relating to a praetor (a magistrate in the Roman republic).
a soldier of the Praetorian Guard (Roman imperial army)
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English word from Latin word praetōriānus
Example sentences
“Historically, their only objective was to uphold the praetorian rule.”
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Praetorian (adj) (noun) pri-taw-ree-un of or relating to a praetor (a magistrate in the Roman republic). a soldier of the Praetorian Guard (Roman imperial army) First recorded in 1375–1425; late…
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