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prae·to·ri·an I. adjective also pre·to·ri·an \-rēən\ Etymology: Latin & Late Latin praetorianus, from Latin praetorius of a praetor (from praetor) + -anus -an 1. a. : of or relating to a Roman praetor : exercised by a praetor b. : of, relating to, or created by the praetor's equitable power 2. usually capitalized : of, relating to, or constituting the bodyguard of a Roman emperor 3. : resembling or characteristic of the Praetorian soldiers especially in respect to corruption or political venality II. noun also pretorian \“\ (-s) 1. : a person (as an ex-praetor) of praetorian rank 2. usually capitalized : a soldier of the Praetorian Guard 3. : a defender of an established order : conservative |