praetorian
[ pree-tawr-ee-uhn, -tohr- ]
/ priˈtɔr i ən, -ˈtoʊr- /
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adjective
of or relating to a praetor.
(often initial capital letter) noting or pertaining to the Praetorian Guard.
noun
a person having the rank of praetor or ex-praetor.
(often initial capital letter) a soldier of the Praetorian Guard.
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Words nearby praetorian
praepostor, Praesepe, praesidium, praetexta, praetor, praetorian, Praetorian Guard, praetorianism, Praetorius, praetorship, pragmatagnosia
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British Dictionary definitions for praetorian (1 of 2)
praetorian
pretorian
/ (priːˈtɔːrɪən) /
adjective
of or relating to a praetor
noun
a person holding praetorian rank; a praetor or ex-praetor
British Dictionary definitions for praetorian (2 of 2)
Praetorian
Pretorian
/ (priːˈtɔːrɪən) /
adjective
of or relating to the Praetorian Guard
(sometimes not capital) resembling the Praetorian Guard, esp with regard to corruption
noun
a member of the Praetorian Guard
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