Uk English Meaning of gladiator

gladiator

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Definitions and Meaning of gladiator in English

Wordnet

gladiator (n)

(ancient Rome) a professional combatant or a captive who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat

a professional boxer

Webster

gladiator (n.)

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.

One who engages in any fierce combat or controversy.

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gladiator

(ancient Rome) a professional combatant or a captive who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat, a professional boxerOriginally, a swordplayer; hen

boxer,fighter,prizefighter,pug,Boxer,bantamweight,featherweight,Flyweight,Heavyweight,Light heavyweight

No antonyms found.

gladiate => gladiator, gladfulness => happiness, gladful => pleased, gladeye => glassyfish, gladen => pleased,