praetorian guard

• Se refiere a la unidad de élite que servía como guardia personal de los emperadores romanos o, en sentido figurado, a un grupo de leales y privilegiados protectores o partidarios de una persona o institución influyente.

Refers to the elite bodyguard unit of Roman emperors, or metaphorically to a group of loyal, privileged protectors or supporters of a powerful person or institution.

1. Elite Roman military unitC1formal

   A special unit of the Roman imperial army that served as personal bodyguards to the emperor.

   Guardia pretoriana

   • The Praetorian Guard protected the emperor from assassination attempts.
   • Members of the Praetorian Guard were highly trained and loyal soldiers.
   • The Praetorian Guard often wielded significant political influence in Rome.

2. Figurative: loyal inner circleC2formal

   A group of people who are fiercely loyal to a powerful leader or organization, often acting as protectors or enforcers.

   guardia pretoriana

   • The CEO's praetorian guard of advisors shielded him from bad news.
   • The dictator relied on his praetorian guard to maintain control.
   • In the company, the praetorian guard consisted of long-time executives.