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Princeton's WordNet

  1. praetorium, pretoriumnoun

    the tent of an ancient Roman general

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  1. pretorium

    A pretorium, also known as praetorium, is a term used in ancient Rome to describe the headquarters or residence of a Roman official such as a governor or a military commander. It typically housed administrative and judicial offices. The term is also used in Christianity to refer to the residence of Pontius Pilate, where Jesus was judged.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Pretoriumnoun

    the general's tent in a Roman camp; hence, a council of war, because held in the general's tent

  2. Pretoriumnoun

    the official residence of a governor of a province; hence, a place; a splendid country seat

  3. Etymology: [L. praetorium, fr. praetor.]

Military Dictionary and Gazetteer

  1. pretorium

    The hall or court where the pretor lived and administered justice. It also denoted the tent of the Roman general, in which councils of war were held. The place where the pretorian guards were quartered or lodged, was likewise called pretorium.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of pretorium in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of pretorium in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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