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praetor

Syllabification: (prae·tor)
Pronunciation: /ˈprētər/

(also pretor)
Definition of praetor

noun

Roman History
  • each of two ancient Roman magistrates ranking below consul.

Derivatives

praetorial

Pronunciation: /prēˈtôrēəl/

adjective

praetorship

Pronunciation: /ˈprētərˌSHip/

noun

Origin:

from Latin praetor, perhaps from prae 'before' + it- 'gone' (from the verb ire)

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