'Pretorium' definitions:

Definition of 'pretorium'

From: WordNet
noun
The tent of an ancient Roman general [syn: praetorium, pretorium]

Definition of 'Pretorium'

From: GCIDE
  • Pretorium \Pre*to"ri*um\, n. [L. praetorium, fr. praetor.]
  • 1. The general's tent in a Roman camp; hence, a council of war, because held in the general's tent. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. The official residence of a governor of a province; hence, a place; a splendid country seat. [1913 Webster]