praetorium

[ pree-tawr-ee-uhm ]

noun

1. Roman History.
   1. Usually Prae·to·ri·um. the palace of a provincial governor or of the consul or emperor.
   2. Often Prae·to·ri·um. the tent or building occupied by the general or commanding officer in a military camp.
2. a large, imposing official building or residence.

Word History and Origins

Origin of praetorium¹

First recorded in 1530–40; from Latin, equivalent to praetor ( def ) + -ium ( def )

Example Sentences

Principia or, as it is often (though perhaps less correctly) styled by moderns, Praetorium.

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The prefect of the praetorium was determined to satisfy the soldiers, regardless altogether of the feelings of the provincials.

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It was early, and they themselves didn't enter into the Praetorium, that they might not be defiled, but might eat the Passover.

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Praetorium: the Roman governor's residence and office building, and those who work there.

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In the middle of a Roman fortress was the Praetorium or general's quarters.

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