gladiator.
A person (professional or slave) who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat with another, or with a wild animal.
Meaning & usage
A person (professional or slave) who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat with another, or with a wild animal.
A disputant in a public controversy or debate.
A professional boxer.
Synonym of heelwalker (“Any of the order Mantophasmatodea of carnivorous, wingless insects that superficially resemble a cross between praying mantises and phasmids.”).
Where this word comes from
From Latin gladiātor, from gladius (“sword”). See also English gladius.
To fight as entertainment for others.
To compete in a public contest.
To debate or argue.
To act aggressively toward others.
Where this word comes from
From Latin gladiātor, from gladius (“sword”). See also English gladius.
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