pretorium

• Substantivo que designa a tenda do comandante militar na Roma Antiga, usada como quartel-general do general no acampamento; por extensão, o próprio estado-maior ou o posto de comando.

A noun referring to the tent of an ancient Roman general, serving as the commander's headquarters within a military camp.

1. General's tentC2formal

   The tent of a Roman general or commander in the field, used as a headquarters.

   Tenda do comandante

   • The general gave orders from his pretorium.
   • Soldiers gathered around the pretorium for the briefing.
   • The pretorium was set up at the center of the camp.

2. Governor's residenceC2formal

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

   Pretório

   • The governor held court in the pretorium.
   • The pretorium in Jerusalem was a grand building.
   • Pilate's judgment was delivered from the pretorium.