ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Pretorium

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Pretorium is a noun meaning (by extension) A council of war.

Meaning

(by extension) A council of war.

More Meanings

  1. (by extension, dated) A splendid country seat.
  2. (historical) The general's tent in an Ancient Roman camp.
  3. (historical) The official residence of the Ancient Roman praetor, proconsul, or governor in a province.

Word Forms

Synonyms for pretorium

Depending on context, synonyms include praetorium.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include praetorium, porticus, antetemple, tablinum, emporium, tent.

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