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gladiator

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Main Entry:
glad·i·a·tor 
          Listen to the pronunciation of gladiator
Pronunciation:
\ˈgla-dē-ˌā-tər\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Latin, from gladius sword, of Celtic origin; akin to Welsh cleddyf sword
Date:
15th century
1: a person engaged in a fight to the death as public entertainment for ancient Romans2: a person engaging in a public fight or controversy3: a trained fighter ; especially : a professional boxer
glad·i·a·to·ri·al 
          Listen to the pronunciation of gladiatorial \ˌgla-dē-ə-ˈtr-ē-əl\ adjective


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