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Word: praetorian (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Adjective:

  • Corruptly mercenary and venal
  • Of or pertaining to a praetor

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Noun:

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

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