propraetor en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /pɹəʊˈpɹiːtɔː/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- prōprēʹtôr (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From the Latin prōpraetor.
Meanings
- A magistrate of ancient Rome who governed a province after serving as a praetor in Rome.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| proprætor | alternative | lexicographic | |
| propraetors | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
propraetorial · propraetorship
Translations (1)
fr propréteur (a magistrate of ancient Rome)