English dictionary

gladiator

/'gl/&/d/i/,/eI/t/@/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

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

noun.person

Source: WordNet 3.0
a professional boxer

noun.person

Synonyms prizefighter

Source: WordNet 3.0
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.

noun

Source: webster1913