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