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glad·i·a·tor
 gladiator
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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a man in ancient Rome who fought, often to the death and usu. under compulsion, for the amusement of an audience.
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| definition 2: |
one who participates in struggle or controversy, esp. in a public cause; combatant.
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| definition 3: |
a boxer or wrestler.
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| related words: |
belligerent |
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| derivation: |
gladiatorial (adj.) |
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