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单词 praetorian
释义 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
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