How to pronounce praetor
American English pronunciation
PREE-tur
- IPA
- /ˈpɹitɚ/
- Syllables
- PREE · tur (2 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What praetor means
An official in ancient Rome who served as a judge
In a sentence: In ancient Rome, a praetor listened to both sides of a quarrel and decided who was right.
Where it comes from: It comes from Latin, where it meant a leader, from words meaning one who goes before.
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