What is another word for praetorian guard?
Pronunciation: [pɹiːtˈɔːɹi͡ən ɡˈɑːd] (IPA) 
Praetorian Guard was the elite force that served as the personal bodyguards of the Roman emperors. Synonyms for the term Praetorian Guard include palace guard, imperial guard, elite soldiers, emperors' retinue, and personal protection unit. In medieval times, knights and their attendants sometimes functioned as Praetorian Guards, protecting kings and other nobles. In modern times, the term Praetorian Guard is often used to refer allegorically to any group of highly-trained security personnel who protect their leader at all costs. Synonyms that embody modern versions of this include secret service, presidential guard, personal security detail, and diplomatic security service.
