About The Word Pretorium
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Pretorium
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What's The Definition Of Pretorium?
[n] the tent of an ancient Roman general
Synonyms | Synonyms for Pretorium: praetorium Related Terms | Find terms related to Pretorium: See Also | collapsible shelter | tent Pretorium In Webster's Dictionary \Pre*to"ri*um\, n. [L. praetorium, fr. praetor.]
1. The general's tent in a Roman camp; hence, a council of
war, because held in the general's tent.
2. The official residence of a governor of a province; hence,
a place; a splendid country seat.
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