gladiator

Pronunciation: /ˈɡlædiˌeɪ̯təː/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun (ancient Rome) a professional combatant or a captive who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat
  2. noun a professional boxer

Etymology

From Latin gladiātor, from gladius (“sword”). See also English gladius.

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combatant

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