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单词 praetorship
释义

praetor /prēˈtər, -tör or prīˈtor/ or (esp N American) pretor /prēˈtər/

noun

A magistrate of ancient Rome next in rank to the consuls

ORIGIN: L praetor, for praeitor, from prae in front of, before, and īre, itum to go

praetoˈrial adjective

praetorian /-tōˈ or -töˈ/ adjective noun

  1. A former praetor or man of equivalent rank
  2. A member of the emperor's bodyguard

praetoˈrium noun

  1. A general's tent
  2. A governor's residence
  3. A court or headquarters

praeˈtorship noun

praetorian gate noun

The gate of a Roman camp in front of the general's tent, and nearest to the enemy

praetorian guard noun (historical)

The bodyguard of the Roman Emperor

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