English Dictionary

praetorian

/pɹɪˈtɔːɹiən/

adj

(Ancient Rome) Of or relating to a praetor. / (Ancient Rome) Of or relating to the pretorium in an ancient Roman camp. / (by extension) Corruptly mercenary and venal.

The praetorian guard was responsible for protecting the Roman emperor.

意味（1）

(Ancient Rome) Of or relating to a praetor.

意味（2）

(Ancient Rome) Of or relating to the pretorium in an ancient Roman camp.

The praetorian gate was directly in front of the general's tent, and nearest to the enemy.

意味（3）

(by extension) Corruptly mercenary and venal.