praetorian
noun
- 1
A member of a special bodyguard force used by Roman emperors. The symbol of the Praetorian Guard was the scorpion.
noun
- 1
A praetor
- 2
A venal mercenary
adjective
- 1
Of or relating to a praetor.
- 2
Of or relating to the pretorium in an ancient Roman camp.
“The praetorian gate was directly in front of the general's tent, and nearest to the enemy.”
- 3
Corruptly mercenary and venal.
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