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gladiator
noun
- in ancient Rome, a man who fought other men or animals with a sword or other weapon in an arena, for the entertainment of spectators: gladiators were slaves, captives, or paid performers
- any person taking part in a public controversy or fight
Related Forms:
- gladiatorial adjective
See gladiator in American Heritage Dictionary 4
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