Praetorian
Pronunciation: /priːˈtɔːriːən/
Praetorian (adjective)
- related to the elite soldiers who protected Roman emperors
- having strong influence or control, often in a political context
Examples
- The praetorian soldiers protected the emperor.
- A praetorian unit was stationed near the palace.
Common collocations: praetorian guard, praetorian cohort, praetorian influence, praetorian power