Praetorian Guard
noun Roman History.
the bodyguard of a military commander, especially the imperial guard stationed in Rome.
British Dictionary definitions for praetorian guard
Praetorian Guard
noun
the bodyguard of the Roman emperors, noted for its political corruption, which existed from 27 bc to 312 ad
a member of this bodyguard
Cultural definitions for praetorian guard
notes for Praetorian Guard
The term is sometimes applied to the inner circle of advisers to a major political figure.