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

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy