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- [pree-tawr-ee-uh n, -tohr-]
- /priˈtɔr i ən, -ˈtoʊr-/
- /priːˈtɔːrɪən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pree-tawr-ee-uh n, -tohr-]
- /priˈtɔr i ən, -ˈtoʊr-/
Definitions of praetorian word
- adjective praetorian of or relating to a praetor. 1
- adjective praetorian (often initial capital letter) noting or pertaining to the Praetorian Guard. 1
- noun praetorian a person having the rank of praetor or ex-praetor. 1
- noun praetorian (often initial capital letter) a soldier of the Praetorian Guard. 1
- adjective praetorian ancient Rome: relating to a praetor 1
- adjective praetorian of or relating to a praetor 0
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Origin of praetorian
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
First recorded in 1375-1425; late Middle English word from Latin word praetōriānus. See praetor, -ian
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Parts of speech for Praetorian
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
praetorian popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
praetorian usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for praetorian
adj praetorian
- amoral — If you describe someone as amoral, you do not like the way they behave because they do not seem to care whether what they do is right or wrong.
- corrupt — Someone who is corrupt behaves in a way that is morally wrong, especially by doing dishonest or illegal things in return for money or power.
noun praetorian
- bodyguard — A bodyguard is a person or a group of people employed to protect someone.
- bouncer — A bouncer is a man who stands at the door of a club, prevents unwanted people from coming in, and makes people leave if they cause trouble.
- bourbon — Bourbon is a type of whisky that is made mainly in America.
- bourbons — a member of a French royal family that ruled in France 1589–1792, Spain 1700–1931, and Naples 1735–1806, 1815–60.
- diehard — a person who vigorously maintains or defends a seemingly hopeless position, outdated attitude, lost cause, or the like.
adjective praetorian
- abased — (of a charge) lower on an escutcheon than is usual: a bend abased.
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