praetorium

American  

[pree-tawr-ee-uhm] / priˈtɔr i əm /

Sometimes pretorium

noun

1. Roman History.

   1. Usually Praetorium the palace of a provincial governor or of the consul or emperor.

   2. Often Praetorium the tent or building occupied by the general or commanding officer in a military camp.

2. a large, imposing official building or residence.

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Etymology

Origin of praetorium

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

Example Sentences

Questions about the location stem from various interpretations of the Gospels, which describe how Jesus of Nazareth was brought before Pilate in the "praetorium," a Latin term for a general's tent within a Roman encampment.

From Chicago Tribune

Where the Rambla segues into the historic district there is a stunning praetorium and circus complex, built by the Emperor Domitian for chariot races — once a part of the immense main forum of the city.

From New York Times

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

From Project Gutenberg

This might mean the praetorium or palace of Herod Agrippa II. at Caesarea, but it is possible that it has quite a different meaning.

From Project Gutenberg

Then came the order from the praetorium,—not to advance the standards, but to man the rampart and to repel.

From Project Gutenberg