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praetorian guard

/priːˈtɔːriən ɡɑːrd/

Traduction: Désigne l'unité d'élite des gardes du corps des empereurs romains, ou, au sens figuré, un groupe de partisans dévoués et privilégiés protégeant une personne influente ou une institution.

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/priːˈtɔːriən ɡɑːrd/C1formalpolitical
  • frDésigne l'unité d'élite des gardes du corps des empereurs romains, ou, au sens figuré, un groupe de partisans dévoués et privilégiés protégeant une personne influente ou une institution.

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.

    frGarde prétorienne

    • 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.

    frgarde prétorienne (au sens figuré)

    • 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.