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praetorian

prae·to·rian

UK/pɹɪˈtɔːɹiən/ US/priˈtɔriʌn/ uncommon

adjective

1.

of or relating to a Roman praetor

  • “praetorial powers”
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2.

characteristic of Praetorian soldiers in 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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Origin

From Middle English pretorian, from Latin praetōriānus.

Phrases

  • praetorian band
  • praetorian guard: the bodyguard of the emperor in Ancient Rome

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