Praetorian

noun

Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

1.nounA member of a special bodyguard force used by Roman emperors. The symbol of the Praetorian Guard was the scorpion.

2.nounA praetor

3.nounA venal mercenary

4.adjectiveOf or relating to a praetor.

5.adjectiveOf or relating 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."

6.adjectiveCorruptly mercenary and venal.

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