Definitions for Praetorian

Praetorian prae·to·ri·an

Spelling: [pree-tawr-ee-uh n, -tohr-]
IPA: /priˈtɔr i ən, -ˈtoʊr-/

Praetorian is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 660 anagrams from letters in Praetorian (aaeinoprrt).

Definitions for Praetorian

noun

  1. a person having the rank of praetor or ex-praetor.
  2. (often initial capital letter) a soldier of the Praetorian Guard.

adjective

  1. of or relating to a praetor.
  2. (often initial capital letter) noting or pertaining to the Praetorian Guard.

Origin of Praetorian

First recorded in 1375-1425; late Middle English word from Latin word praetōriānus. See praetor, -ian

Examples for Praetorian

But the praetorian guard, faithful to me, was unable to make headway.

They, with the praetorian cavalry, formed the imperial guard and body-guard.

The praetorian guards were attached to the youth of Alexander.

No praetorian or ordinary soldier could stand before him save momentarily.

Trajan is said to have known the names of all the praetorian Guards, numbering about 12,000.

Abdullah has spent his life building this praetorian elite force.

It was under a governor of praetorian rank, and the legio xiii.

But while they deliberated, the praetorian guards had resolved.

On the threshold he was met by Martialis, the praetorian centurion.

This implied the continuance of praetorian methods of administration.

Word Value for Praetorian
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