gladiators

noun

Meaning

(in ancient Rome) A person (professional or slave) who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat with another, or with a wild animal.
(by extension) A disputant in a public controversy or debate.
A professional boxer.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

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