Definition of praetorians:
(n) :
(historical, Ancient Rome) A member of a special bodyguard force used by Roman emperors, their symbol being the scorpion.
(adj) :
(Ancient Rome) Of or pertaining to the special bodyguard force used by Roman emperors.
(adj) :
(Ancient Rome) Of or pertaining to a praetor.
(adj) :
(Ancient Rome) Of or pertaining to the pretorium in an ancient Roman camp.
(adj) :
(by extension) Corruptly mercenary and venal.
(n) :
(Ancient Rome) A praetor; a person of praetorian rank.