English dictionary
pretorian
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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of or relating to a Roman praetor
Source: WordNet 3.0
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Of or pertaining to a pretor or magistrate; judicial; exercised by, or belonging to, a pretor; as, <i>pretorian</i> power or authority.
Source: webster1913
noun
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A soldier of the pretorian guard.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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characteristic of or similar to the corruptible soldiers in the Praetorian Guard with respect to corruption or political venality
Synonyms praetorianSource: WordNet 3.0