meaning of gladiator
1. Originally, a swordplayer; hence, one who fought with weapons in public, either on the occasion of a funeral ceremony, or in the arena, for public amusement.
2. One who engages in any fierce combat or controversy.
3. ancient Rome a professional combatant or a captive who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat
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gladiator | gladiatorial | gladiatorian | gladiatorism | gladiatorship | gladiatory |
