Associations to the word «Praetorian»
Noun
- Governed
- Allegiance
- Successor
- East
- Antioch
- Egypt
- Loyalty
- Dignity
- Soldier
- Julia
- Tyranny
- Hun
- Danube
- Colleague
- Assassin
- Syria
- Cavalry
- Commander
- Barracks
- Agony
- Protector
- Province
- Pius
- Tutor
- Hierarchy
- Africa
- Garrison
- Antony
- Appointment
- Staff
- Statesman
- Military
- Capital
- Rebellion
- Auction
- Dallas
- Mob
- Empress
- Detachment
- Governor
- Adviser
- Command
- Bc
- Reward
- Murder
- Egyptian
- Alexander
- Inscription
- Disposal
- Office
- Army
- Alien
- Reform
- Of
- Fleet
- Discipline
- Troop
- Philip
- Ruler
- Camp
- Advisor
- Coup
- Execution
- Deputy
- Dagger
- Rhodes
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
PRAETORIAN, noun. A special bodyguard force used by Roman emperors. The symbol of the Praetorian Guard was the scorpion.
PRAETORIAN, adjective. Of or pertaining to a praetor
PRAETORIAN, adjective. Corruptly mercenary and venal
PRAETORIAN, noun. A praetor
Dictionary definition
PRAETORIAN, noun. A member of the Praetorian Guard.
PRAETORIAN, adjective. Of or relating to a Roman praetor; "praetorial powers".
PRAETORIAN, adjective. 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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