praetorian
of or relating to a praetor.
(often initial capital letter) noting or pertaining to the Praetorian Guard.
a person having the rank of praetor or ex-praetor.
(often initial capital letter) a soldier of the Praetorian Guard.
Origin of praetorian
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How to use praetorian in a sentence
Abdullah has spent his life building this praetorian elite force.
But while they deliberated, the praetorian guards had resolved.
The History of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire | Edward GibbonThe praetorian guards were attached to the youth of Alexander.
The History of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire | Edward GibbonDirectly the deed is done, the praetorian guard shall raise the cry: 'The Cæsar is dead!'
"Unto Caesar" | Baroness Emmuska OrczyHe entered his tribune preceded by an escort of his praetorian guard with flying standards.
"Unto Caesar" | Baroness Emmuska Orczy
Anon Caius Nepos, the praetorian praefect, came to the front of the tribune, and in stentorian voice commanded everyone to kneel.
"Unto Caesar" | Baroness Emmuska Orczy
British Dictionary definitions for praetorian (1 of 2)
pretorian
/ (priːˈtɔːrɪən) /
of or relating to a praetor
a person holding praetorian rank; a praetor or ex-praetor
British Dictionary definitions for Praetorian (2 of 2)
Pretorian
/ (priːˈtɔːrɪən) /
of or relating to the Praetorian Guard
(sometimes not capital) resembling the Praetorian Guard, esp with regard to corruption
a member of the Praetorian Guard
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