pretorium
pretorium · pretoriums
The general's tent in an Ancient Roman campThe general's tent in an Ancient Roman camp.
Meaning
4 senses(historical)The general's tent in an Ancient Roman camp.
the tent of an ancient Roman general
(broadly)A council of war.
(historical)The official residence of the Ancient Roman praetor, proconsul, or governor in a province.
(broadly, dated)A splendid country seat.
Origin
From Latin praetorium, from praetor.From Latin praetorium, from praetor.
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Forms
plural: pretoriumsSynonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- the tent of an ancient Roman general:praetorium