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praetorian guard

/priːˈtɔːriən ɡɑːrd/

Tradução: Refere-se à unidade de elite de guarda-costas dos imperadores romanos ou, em sentido figurado, a um grupo de defensores ou partidários leais e privilegiados de uma pessoa ou instituição influente.

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/priːˈtɔːriən ɡɑːrd/C1formalpolitical
  • ptRefere-se à unidade de elite de guarda-costas dos imperadores romanos ou, em sentido figurado, a um grupo de defensores ou partidários leais e privilegiados de uma pessoa ou instituição influente.

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.

    ptGuarda 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.

    ptGuarda pretoriana (fig.)

    • 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.