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gladiator

Pronunciation: /ˈɡlædiˌeɪ̯tə/

The English word “gladiator” has 8 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A person (professional or slave) who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat with another, or with a wild animal.
  2. A disputant in a public controversy or debate.
  3. A professional boxer.
  4. Synonym of heelwalker (“Any of the order Mantophasmatodea of carnivorous, wingless insects that superficially resemble a cross between praying mantises and phasmids.”).

verb

  1. To fight as entertainment for others.
  2. To compete in a public contest.
  3. To debate or argue.
  4. To act aggressively toward others.

Etymology

From Latin gladiātor, from gladius (“sword”). See also English gladius.

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