Gladiator: meaning, definitions and examples
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gladiator
[ หษกlรฆdiหeษชtษr ]
historical context
A gladiator was a person trained to entertain an audience by engaging in direct combat with other gladiators, wild animals, or condemned criminals, primarily in ancient Rome. These fighters were typically slaves, prisoners of war, or criminals who were forced to fight under threat of death. Gladiatorial contests were often held in large arenas, such as the Colosseum, and were a popular form of entertainment in Roman society. Not all gladiators fought to the death, and some could earn their freedom through victories.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The gladiator raised his sword high.
- Many spectators gathered to watch the gladiator fight.
- In ancient Rome, gladiators became symbols of bravery.
Translations
Translations of the word "gladiator" in other languages:
๐ต๐น gladiador
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฒเฅเคกเคฟเคฏเฅเคเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Gladiator
๐ฎ๐ฉ gladiator
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะปะฐะดัะฐัะพั
๐ต๐ฑ gladiator
๐ฏ๐ต ใฐใฉใใฃใจใผใฟใผ
๐ซ๐ท gladiateur
๐ช๐ธ gladiador
๐น๐ท gladyatรถr
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฒํฌ์ฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุตุงุฑุน
๐จ๐ฟ gladiรกtor
๐ธ๐ฐ gladiรกtor
๐จ๐ณ ่งๆๅฃซ
๐ธ๐ฎ gladiator
๐ฎ๐ธ gladiatori
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะณะปะฐะดะธะฐัะพั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแขแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gladiator
๐ฒ๐ฝ gladiador
Etymology
The term 'gladiator' is derived from the Latin word 'gladiator', which is a noun form of 'gladius', meaning 'sword'. In ancient Rome, the origin of gladiatorial combat can be traced back to Etruscan funeral games, where fighters would engage in combat as a form of ritual to honor the deceased. The first recorded gladiatorial games took place in 264 BC. As Roman society evolved, these competitions became more elaborate, shifting from private matches to grand public spectacles held in massive arenas. Gladiators, despite their often perilous fates, could become celebrities and even be supported by fans, leading some to view them as a form of early sports figures. The decline of gladiatorial games began with the rise of Christianity and increasing moral opposition to the violence of the spectacles, eventually leading to their prohibition in the early Middle Ages.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #29,384, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 29384 gladiator
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- 29386 nullifying
- 29387 engross
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