Found 3 items, similar to gladiator.
English → Indonesian (quick)
Definition: gladiator
pendekar jaman romawi
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: gladiator
gladiator
n 1: (ancient Rome) a professional combatant or a captive who
entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat
2: a professional boxer [syn:
prizefighter]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Gladiator
Gladiator
\Glad"i*a`tor\, n. [L., fr. gladius sword. See
Glaive.]
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.
[1913 Webster]
2. One who engages in any fierce combat or controversy.