Meaning & use
gladiator
A person, especially a slave or captive, trained to fight for public entertainment in ancient Rome.
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The gladiator entered the arena to the roar of thousands of spectators.
Historians study gladiator schools to understand daily life in the Roman Empire.
A note on using this word
Used figuratively today for anyone who fights fiercely or competes intensely, as in a courtroom or sports gladiator.
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