noun๐ShareA member of a special bodyguard force used by Roman emperors. The symbol of the Praetorian Guard was the scorpion."The emperor walked confidently through the city, surrounded by his loyal praetorian guards. "militaryhistorygovernmentwarroyalpolicepersonorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA praetor"The newly elected class president acted as a praetor, mediating disputes between students and enforcing the school's code of conduct. "militaryhistorygovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA venal mercenary"The politician, facing intense scrutiny, hired a praetorian to spread misinformation and silence his critics for a hefty sum. "militarypersonpolicegovernmenthistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareOf or relating to a praetor."The praetorian edict, outlining the legal procedures for his court, was posted prominently in the town square. "historygovernmentmilitarystatepoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareOf or relating to the pretorium in an ancient Roman camp."The excavation revealed the praetorian guardhouse, located near the headquarters building within the Roman fort. "militaryhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareCorruptly mercenary and venal."The security guards at the factory had become so praetorian that they ignored blatant theft as long as they were paid a cut of the profits. "governmentpoliticsstatemilitaryhistorycharactermoralpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
