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praetorian

American  
[pree-tawr-ee-uhn, -tohr-] / priˈtɔr i ən, -ˈtoʊr- /

adjective

  1. of or relating to a praetor.

  2. (often initial capital letter) noting or pertaining to the Praetorian Guard.

noun

  1. a person having the rank of praetor or ex-praetor.

  2. (often initial capital letter) a soldier of the Praetorian Guard.

Praetorian 1 British  
/ priːˈtɔːrɪən /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the Praetorian Guard

  2. (sometimes not capital) resembling the Praetorian Guard, esp with regard to corruption

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noun

  1. a member of the Praetorian Guard

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praetorian 2 British  
/ priːˈtɔːrɪən /

adjective

  1. of or relating to a praetor

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noun

  1. a person holding praetorian rank; a praetor or ex-praetor

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Etymology

Origin of praetorian

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English word from Latin word praetōriānus. See praetor, -ian

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