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noun
The general's tent in an Ancient Roman camp.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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noun
A council of war.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly
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noun
The official residence of the Ancient Roman praetor, proconsul, or governor in a province.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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noun
A splendid country seat.
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Usage: broadly, dated
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noun
the tent of an ancient Roman general
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: praetorium
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Broader terms: tent, collapsible shelter
History
From Latin praetorium, from praetor.
