gladiator

Meanings

• noun

  A ancient Roman warrior or gladiator, especially one who fought in the Roman games.

  - "The gladiator entered the arena to the cheers of the crowd."
  - "Gladiators fought each other for the entertainment of the Romans."

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Rhymes

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radiator , corporator , educator

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Variants

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gladiator , gladiatorial , gladiators

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'gladiator', from 'gladius' (sword).

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Trivia

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1. Gladiatorial games were held to celebrate various occasions such as the opening of a new amphitheater, the dedication of a temple, or the birthday of an emperor.

2. Gladiators were often provided with armor, weapons, and other equipment by wealthy patrons.

3. Gladiatorial games were banned in the 5th century AD by the Christian Emperor Honorius.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gladiatorial games: Public spectacles in ancient Rome where gladiators fought each other to the death for the entertainment of the Roman people.

2. Amphitheater: An ancient Roman structure used for public spectacles such as gladiatorial contests, theatrical performances, and other forms of entertainment.

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Culture

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Gladiators were elite soldiers, slaves, or condemned criminals who fought in public spectacles for the entertainment of the ancient Romans. Gladiatorial games were a significant part of Roman culture and society.

How to Memorize "gladiator"

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   - Imagine a muscular Roman warrior dressed in armor and wielding a sword, standing in an ancient Roman amphitheater before a cheering crowd.

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   - Associate the word 'gladiator' with ancient Rome, sword-fighting, and the Colosseum.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Gladiators fought in the Colosseum' to help memorize the word.

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