Praetorian

Adjective

Definitionen

1.AdjectiveOf or pertaining to a praetor.

2.AdjectiveOf or pertaining to the pretorium in an ancient Roman camp.

"The praetorian gate was directly in front of the general's tent, and nearest to the enemy."

3.AdjectiveOf or pertaining to the special bodyguard force used by Roman emperors.

"praetorian guard"

4.AdjectiveCorruptly mercenary and venal.

5.NounA praetor; a person of praetorian rank.

6.NounAlternative letter-case form of Praetorian (“member of a special bodyguard force used by Roman emperors”).

7.NounA venal mercenary.

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