praetorian

adjective prae·to·ri·an \prē-ˈtȯr-ē-ən\

Definition of PRAETORIAN

often capitalized : of, forming, or resembling the Roman imperial bodyguard

: of or relating to a praetor

— praetorian noun often capitalized

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prae·to·ri·an also pre·to·ri·an \prē-ˈtȯr-ē-ən\

15th century

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