gladiators

/G L AE1 D IY0 EY0 T ER0 Z/
noun
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    (by extension) A disputant in a public controversy or debate.

  3. 3

    A professional boxer.

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