Praetorian Guard

Praetorian Guard

n.1. The elite bodyguard of a Roman emperor, consisting of between 5,000 and 10,000 members.2. A member of this bodyguard.

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[Originally the bodyguard of a praetor or a general.]

Praetorian Guard

n 1. (Historical Terms) the bodyguard of the Roman emperors, noted for its political corruption, which existed from 27 bc to 312 ad 2. (Historical Terms) a member of this bodyguard

Praeto′rian Guard′

n. the bodyguard of a military commander of ancient Rome, esp. the bodyguard of the emperor.

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Noun	1.	Praetorian Guard - a member of the Praetorian Guard PraetorianPraetorian Guard - the elite bodyguard of a Roman Emperor in ancient Romebodyguard, escort - someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
	2.	Praetorian Guard - the elite bodyguard of a Roman Emperor in ancient Romebodyguard - a group of men who escort and protect some important personPraetorian, Praetorian Guard - a member of the Praetorian Guard

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