A praetor was an electedchosen by voting rather than appointed by a ruler official in ancientbelonging to a very old time in history Rome. The word is mainly used in historicalrelated to past events, people, or records writing, not in everyday modern English.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈpriːtər/
Easy pronunciation: PREE-tər (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable: PREE.
Historical Roman official; this is the noun meaning an annually elected magistrate of the ancient Roman Republic.
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Praetor Meaning
a Roman official elected for a year
Part of speech: noun
Definition: an annually elected magistrate in the ancient Roman Republic
Example: The praetor was responsible for important legal duties in Rome.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- pretor — A spelling variant of the same historical title.
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Praetor Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- pretor
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Common Mistakes
- Don’t confuse praetor with prefect or senator; those are different Roman offices.
- Don’t use praetor for a modern judge or politician unless you are discussing ancient Rome.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does praetor mean?
Praetor means an elected magistrate in ancient Rome, especially in the Roman Republic.
What are the synonyms of praetor?
The main synonym listed in lexical sources is pretor, a spelling variant of the same word.
Is praetor used in modern English?
Only rarely. It usually appears in historical or classical contexts.
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