Definition of Gladiator

Glad´i`a`tor
n.1.Originally, a swordplayer; hence, one who fought with weapons in public, either on the occasion of a funeral ceremony, or in the arena, for public amusement.
2.One who engages in any fierce combat or controversy.


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belligerent, belted knight, bickerer, blade, bravo, brawler, bully, bullyboy, contestant, disputant, duelist, enforcer, fencer, feuder, fighting cock, foilsman, gamecock, goon, gorilla, hatchet man, hood, hoodlum, hooligan, jouster, knight, militant, plug-ugly, quarreler, rioter, rival, rough, rowdy, ruffian, sabreur, scrapper, scuffler, squabbler, strong arm, strong-arm man, strong-armer, struggler, swashbuckler, sword, swordplayer, swordsman, thug, tilter, tough, tussler, wrangler


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