στρατοπεδάρχης
stratopedarchēs
Masculine noun · From στρατόπεδον (G4760) and ἄρχω (G757)
From G4760 and G757; a ruler of an army, i.e. (specially), a Prætorian præfect:—captain of the guard.
Outline
- the commander of a camp and army, a military tribune
- Praetorian prefect, commander of the praetorian cohorts, captain of the Roman emperor's body guard
- There were two praetorian prefects, to whose custody prisoners sent bound to the emperor were consigned.