Gladiator

Pronunciation: /ˈɡlædiːˌeɪtər/

Gladiator (noun)

  1. a person in ancient Rome who fought in public for entertainment
  2. 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

Synonyms of Gladiator

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Gladiator

  • someone who opposes fighting