Gladiator
Pronunciation: /ˈɡlædiːˌeɪtər/
Gladiator (noun)
- a person in ancient Rome who fought in public for entertainment
- a person who competes in a challenging contest or sport
Examples
- The gladiator fought bravely in the arena.
- A gladiator's life was often short and brutal.
Common collocations: brave gladiator, fight in the arena, gladiator's life, modern gladiator, gladiator on the field