propraetor

/ˈproʊpriːtər/

Definitions

1. noun

A magistrate or governor in ancient Rome, ranking below a praetor.

“The propraetor was tasked with maintaining order in the newly acquired territories.”

2. noun

A person who serves in the position of a propraetor.

“The young nobleman became a propraetor in the distant province.”

Synonyms

  • governor
  • magistrate

Antonyms

  • citizen
  • subject