praetorianism

prae·to·ri·an·ism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pree-tawr-ee-uh-niz-uh m, -tohr-]
- /priˈtɔr i əˌnɪz əm, -ˈtoʊr-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pree-tawr-ee-uh-niz-uh m, -tohr-]
- /priˈtɔr i əˌnɪz əm, -ˈtoʊr-/

Definition of praetorianism word

noun praetorianism the control of a society by force or fraud, especially when exercised through titular officials and by a powerful minority. 1

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Origin of praetorianism

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

First recorded in 1865-70; praetorian + -ism

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Parts of speech for Praetorianism

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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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