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gladiātrīx — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • gladiator noun In ancient Rome, a fighter — often a slave or captive — who fought other men or animals for public entertainment.

Senses

gladiātrīx is used for these senses in English:

  • gladiator (Ancient Rome) A person (professional or slave) who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat with another, or with a wild animal.
  • gladiatrix (rare) gladiator (female)

gladiator — full definition

  1. noun In ancient Rome, a fighter — often a slave or captive — who fought other men or animals for public entertainment.
  2. noun A person who fights or competes fiercely, especially in public.

Related Latin words