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praetorian

The correct spelling is praetorian.

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noun

Say it like: Prae-tor-ian

The correct spelling is praetorian. A member of a special bodyguard force used by Roman emperors. The symbol of the Praetorian Guard was the scorpion. For example: "The praetorian gate was directly in front of the general's tent, and nearest to the enemy."

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

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A member of a special bodyguard force used by Roman emperors. The symbol of the Praetorian Guard was the scorpion.
  2. 2.A praetor
  3. 3.A venal mercenary

adjective

  1. 1.Of or relating to a praetor.
  2. 2.Of or relating to the pretorium in an ancient Roman camp.
  3. 3.Corruptly mercenary and venal.

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