Associations to the word «Gladiator»

Wiktionary

GLADIATOR, noun. (in ancient Rome) A person (professional or slave) who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat with another, or with a wild animal.
GLADIATOR, noun. (by extension) A disputant in a public controversy or debate.
GLADIATOR, noun. A professional boxer.

Dictionary definition

GLADIATOR, noun. (ancient Rome) a professional combatant or a captive who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat.
GLADIATOR, noun. A professional boxer.

Wise words

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