praetorianism

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noun

Excessive or abusive political influence of the armed forces in a country.

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Meanings

nounpraetorianism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableExcessive or abusive political influence of the armed forces in a country.

Origin

From praetorian + -ism.

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APA

praetorianism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/praetorianism

MLA

“praetorianism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/praetorianism. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “praetorianism,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/praetorianism.

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