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Gladiator - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Gladiator : (noun)
1: (ancient Rome) a professional combatant or a captive who
entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat
2: a professional boxer [syn: prizefighter]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Gladiator : \Glad"i*a`tor\, n. [L., fr. gladius sword. See
Glaive.]
1. 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.
2. One who engages in any fierce combat or controversy.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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