pretorian

Meanings

• noun

  A member of the Praetorian Guard, an elite corps of soldiers in ancient Rome.

  - "The Pretorian Guard protected the Roman emperors."
  - "Cesar Augustus relied on his Pretorian Guard for security."

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Variants

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praetorian , praetorians , pretorian , praetor , pretor , pretorians , pretors

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'praetorianus', meaning 'belonging to a praetor' or 'praetorian soldier'.

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Trivia

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1. The Praetorian Guard was founded by Augustus Caesar in 27 BC.

2. The Praetorian Guard was known for their loyalty and were often paid in land and other rewards instead of money.

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Related Concepts

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1. Praetorian Guard: An elite corps of soldiers in ancient Rome responsible for the protection of the emperor.

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Culture

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The Praetorian Guard was a powerful military force in ancient Rome, known for their loyalty and influence over the emperors. They played a crucial role in Roman politics and were often involved in power struggles and coups.

How to Memorize "pretorian"

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   - Imagine a soldier in ancient Roman armor, standing guard.
   - Visualize a group of soldiers in formation, wearing the distinctive helmets of the Praetorian Guard.

2. associate
   

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   - Think of the Praetorian Guard as the 'elite bodyguards' of the Roman emperors.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'Pretorian' with the image of a 'protector' in ancient Rome.

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