gladiator
Translation
gladiator
Examples
The gladiator fought in the Colosseum.
The gladiator fought in the Colosseum.
He was a famous Roman gladiator.
He was a famous Roman gladiator.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) gladiator a man trained to fight in ancient Rome The gladiator was a symbol of Rome.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fighter, warrior, combatant
Etymology
From Latin 'gladiator', from 'gladius' meaning 'sword'.
Memory Tips
A gladiator is 'glad' he has a sword ('gladius').