Praetorian
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- adjective
- /priˈtɔriən/
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pretoriano
- I want the Roman traitor who´s responsible, the man who made fools of the whole Praetorian Guard!
- Praetorian intervention
- Praetorian military
- Praetorian society
Examples
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Rumors of Praetorian influence in the government led to widespread public distrust.
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The politician's Praetorian tactics raised concerns about the integrity of the election process.
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But as a matter of principle, it's always an excellent thing to see the mighty in these praetorian agencies.
Blog text (30) -
Every emperor stakes his life on the loyalty of the Praetorian Guards.
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The Dictator's Praetorian Guard fought to the last, but victory for the revolution was inevitable.
Fiction book (2000) -
Captain Flavius, Praetorian Guard, salutes you.
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If Khamenei's will is supreme, the IRGC is his Praetorian Guard.
Academic text (2008) -
His Praetorian behavior was evident when he manipulated the Senate for personal gain.
Synonyms
Using power to reward friends and punish critics in government
Compounds
- Literature
A small loyal group of advisers and supporters who protect a leader and influence decisions
How Corrupt
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Praetorian comes from the same Roman praetors and their guard; because these guards grew very powerful and often controlled or removed emperors, Praetorian now describes a force or way of acting that protects a ruler and uses secret or corrupt political power.