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gladiator

 

[ หˆษกlรฆdiหŒeษชtษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

combatant, fighter, warrior

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gladiador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคฒเฅˆเคกเคฟเคฏเฅ‡เคŸเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gladiator

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gladiator

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะปะฐะดั–ะฐั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gladiator

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฐใƒฉใƒ‡ใ‚ฃใ‚จใƒผใ‚ฟใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gladiateur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gladiador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gladyatรถr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒ€ํˆฌ์‚ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุตุงุฑุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gladiรกtor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ gladiรกtor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ง’ๆ–—ๅฃซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gladiator

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gladiatori

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะปะฐะดะธะฐั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒšแƒแƒ“แƒ˜แƒแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gladiator

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gladiador

Word origin

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.