praetorium

• Nom désignant la tente ou la résidence du commandant dans un camp militaire romain antique, servant de poste de commandement ou de quartier général ; par extension, le palais ou la demeure officielle d'un gouverneur romain.

A noun referring to the tent of an ancient Roman general, used as a command post or headquarters.

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1. General's tentC2formal

   The tent of a Roman general in a military camp, used as a command center.

   Tente du général

   • The general held council in the praetorium before the battle.
   • Orders were issued from the praetorium at dawn.
   • The soldiers guarded the entrance to the praetorium.

2. Governor's residenceC2formal

   The official residence or headquarters of a Roman governor or high-ranking official.

   Résidence du gouverneur romain

   • The governor's praetorium was located in the center of the city.
   • Pilate's praetorium in Jerusalem was a site of judgment.
   • The praetorium was adorned with marble columns and statues.