pretorium

Definitions of pretorium
  1. noun
    the tent of an ancient Roman general
    see moresee less
    type of:
    tent, tinto, zuurstoftent
    a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
  2. noun
    the military installation from which a commander performs the functions of command
    synonyms: hoofdbureau, hoofdkantoor, hoofdkwartier
    see moresee less
    types:
    commandopost, coördinatiecentrum
    military headquarters from which a military commander controls and organizes the forces
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘pretorium'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family