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praetorian

[ pree-tawr-ee-uhn, -tohr- ]

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

/ priːˈtɔːrɪən /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the Praetorian Guard
  2. sometimes not capital resembling the Praetorian Guard, esp with regard to corruption
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


noun

  1. a member of the Praetorian Guard
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

praetorian

2

/ priːˈtɔːrɪən /

adjective

  1. of or relating to a praetor
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a person holding praetorian rank; a praetor or ex-praetor
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of praetorian1

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

Abdullah has spent his life building this Praetorian elite force.

But while they deliberated, the praetorian guards had resolved.

The Praetorian guards were attached to the youth of Alexander.

Directly the deed is done, the praetorian guard shall raise the cry: 'The Cæsar is dead!'

He entered his tribune preceded by an escort of his praetorian guard with flying standards.

Anon Caius Nepos, the praetorian praefect, came to the front of the tribune, and in stentorian voice commanded everyone to kneel.

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