Praetorian (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Characteristic of or similar to the corruptible soldiers in the Praetorian Guard with respect to corruption or political venality; "a large Praetorian bureaucracy filled with ambitious...and often sycophantic people makes work and makes trouble"- Arthur M.Schlesinger Jr..
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Of or relating to a Roman praetor; "praetorial powers".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The dictator assumed praetorian powers and ruled the country with an iron fist.
- His praetorian duties as governor of the province were marked by numerous controversies.
- The Roman Republic's system of government relied heavily on the praetorian office to maintain law and order.
- In a brazen display of praetorian ambition, the young general launched a successful coup against the ruling emperor.
- Historians have long debated the extent to which the praetorian guard's loyalty was a key factor in the fall of the Western Roman Empire.