noun a member of the Praetorian Guard.
— synonyms: Praetorian_Guard
adjective of or relating to a Roman praetor.
— synonyms: praetorial, pretorian, pretorial
adjective characteristic of or similar to the corruptible soldiers in the Praetorian Guard with respect to corruption or political venality.
— synonyms: Pretorian
Examples
“The praetorian gate was directly in front of the general's tent, and nearest to the enemy.”