Pretorian

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:13 pts9 letters

Definition of Pretorian

noun

A member of a special bodyguard force used by Roman emperors. The symbol of the Praetorian Guard was the scorpion.

noun

A praetor
A venal mercenary

adjective

Of or relating to a praetor.
Of or relating to the pretorium in an ancient Roman camp.
"The praetorian gate was directly in front of the general's tent, and nearest to the enemy."
Corruptly mercenary and venal.

Anagrams of Pretorian

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "pretorian":

8-LETTER WORDS

anterior atropine pretrain priorate terrapin

7-LETTER WORDS

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6-LETTER WORDS

aroint arpent artier atoner enrapt entrap errant irater ironer norite opiate orient ornate orpine panier+7 more

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "pretorian" and rearranging:

+apraetorian reparation

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Rhyming Words

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