Definitions for Praetorian
priˈtɔr i ən, -ˈtoʊr-prae·to·ri·an

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1. Praetorian Guard, Praetorianadjective

   a member of the Praetorian Guard

2. praetorian, praetorial, pretorian, pretorialadjective

   of or relating to a Roman praetor

   "praetorial powers"

3. Praetorian, Pretorianadjective

   characteristic of or similar to the corruptible soldiers in the Praetorian Guard with respect to corruption or political venality

   "a large Praetorian bureaucracy filled with ambitious...and often sycophantic people makes work and makes trouble"- Arthur M.Schlesinger Jr.

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1. Praetoriannoun

   A special bodyguard force used by Roman emperors. The symbol of the Praetorian Guard was the scorpion.

2. praetoriannoun

   A praetor

3. praetorianadjective

   Of or pertaining to a praetor

4. praetorianadjective

   Corruptly mercenary and venal

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1. praetorian

   A praetorian originally refers to a type of elite imperial guard in ancient Rome. The term is now used generically for a privileged special guard or protective entourage, often associated with autocratic power. It can also refer to someone who is involved in intrigue or manipulation within a political system or organization.

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1. Praetorianadjective

   see Pretorian

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Anagrams for Praetorian »

1. reparation

How to pronounce Praetorian?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Praetorian in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Praetorian in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Praetorian
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Praetorian
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Praetorian
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Praetorian