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" There's a basis for the war, historically, in the 'Hunger Games,' which would be the third servile war, which was Spartacus' war, where you have a man who is a slave who is then turned into a gladiator who broke out of the gladiator school and led a rebellion and then became the face of the war."
Suzanne Collins

Meaning of "gladiator" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD GLADIATOR

From Latin: swordsman, from gladius sword.
Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF GLADIATOR

ˈɡlædɪˌeɪtə


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GLADIATOR

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Gladiator is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GLADIATOR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Gladiator

A gladiator was an armed combatant who entertained audiences in the Roman Republic and Roman Empire in violent confrontations with other gladiators, wild animals, and condemned criminals. Some gladiators were volunteers who risked their legal and social standing and their lives by appearing in the arena. Most were despised as slaves, schooled under harsh conditions, socially marginalized, and segregated even in death. Irrespective of their origin, gladiators offered spectators an example of Rome's martial ethics and, in fighting or dying well, they could inspire admiration and popular acclaim. They were celebrated in high and low art, and their value as entertainers was commemorated in precious and commonplace objects throughout the Roman world. The origin of gladiatorial combat is open to debate. There is evidence of it in funeral rites during the Punic Wars of the 3rd century BCE, and thereafter it rapidly became an essential feature of politics and social life in the Roman world. Its popularity led to its use in ever more lavish and costly games.

Definition of gladiator in the English dictionary

The definition of gladiator in the dictionary is a man trained to fight in arenas to provide entertainment. Other definition of gladiator is a person who supports and fights publicly for a cause.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GLADIATOR

alleviator · annunciator · appreciator · appropriator · associator · aviator · defoliator · delineator · differentiator · digladiator · exfoliator · initiator · irradiator · nucleator · officiator · potentiator · radiator · recreator · repudiator · retaliator

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GLADIATOR

gladder · gladdest · gladdie · gladding · gladdon · glade · gladelike · gladful · gladfulness · gladiate · gladiatorial · gladiatorian · gladiatorship · gladiatory · gladiola · gladioli · gladiolus · gladius · gladly · gladness

WORDS THAT END LIKE GLADIATOR

abbreviator · administrator · asphyxiator · brachiator · calumniator · centuriator · conciliator · denunciator · deviator · elutriator · enunciator · expatiator · expropriator · full radiator · intermediator · mediator · negotiator · obviator · spoliator · substantiator · viator

Synonyms and antonyms of gladiator in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «gladiator» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF GLADIATOR

Find out the translation of gladiator to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of gladiator from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «gladiator» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

角斗士
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

gladiador
570 millions of speakers
en

English

gladiator
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

ग्लेडिएटर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مصارع
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

гладиатор
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

gladiador
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

প্রাচীন রোমের মল্লযোদ্ধা
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

gladiateur
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Gladiator
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Gladiator
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

剣闘士
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

검투사
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Gladiator
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

người đấu gươm
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

கிளாடியேட்டர்
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

योद्धा
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

gladyatör
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

gladiatore
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

gladiator
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

гладіатор
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

gladiator
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μονομάχο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

gladiator
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

gladiator
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

gladiator
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of gladiator

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GLADIATOR»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about gladiator

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5 QUOTES WITH «GLADIATOR»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word gladiator.
1
Tyson Chandler
When I'm on the court, I picture myself as like a gladiator.
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Suzanne Collins
There's a basis for the war, historically, in the 'Hunger Games,' which would be the third servile war, which was Spartacus' war, where you have a man who is a slave who is then turned into a gladiator who broke out of the gladiator school and led a rebellion and then became the face of the war.
3
Novak Djokovic
Tennis players we're always playing in center courts that feel like arenas. And when we get on the court and the crowd cheers your name or salutes you - it's like you're a gladiator in the arena. And everyone is cheering - and you're fighting, you're screaming, during your strokes - it feels like you're an animal, fighting for your life.
4
Kat Graham
On my days off, I love denim cut off shorts with gladiator sandals and crop tops.
5
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Going after a part in Hollywood is like being a gladiator in ancient Rome. When it comes down to getting a role, you don't have any friends, you're incredibly competitive and any actor who tells you different is lying.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GLADIATOR»

Discover the use of gladiator in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to gladiator and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Gladiator: Fight for Freedom: Fight for Freedom
Rome, 61 BC RECRUITED as a gladiator, young Marcus Cornelius Primus faces a new life of brutal training, governed by strict rules, as he learns the skills of an elite warrior.
Simon Scarrow, 2011
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Gladiator
Philip Gordon Wylie (1902-1971) was a U.S. author. His novel "Gladiator" (1930) partially inspired the comic-book character Superman.
Philip Wylie, 2009
3
Gladiator
Describes the history of gladiators, including types of armor, use of animals, amphitheaters, and how the practice fit into Roman society for almost 700 years.
Richard Watkins, 2008
4
Gladiator: Street Fighter
'It is settled.
Simon Scarrow, 2012
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Gladiator: Film and History
This is the first book to analyze Ridley Scott’s film Gladiator from historical, cultural, and cinematic perspectives. The first systematic analysis of Ridley Scott’s film, Gladiator.
Martin M. Winkler, 2004
6
The Gladiator: The Secret History of Rome's Warrior Slaves
Alan Baker weaves an extraordinary, vivid picture of Roman life as his compelling and evocative history tells the story of Rome's most notable gladiators.
Alan Baker, 2010
7
Gladiator: A True Story of 'Roids, Rage, and Redemption
This is Clark's riveting, fiercely candid account of his life, career, and steroid addiction.
Dan Clark, 2009
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Spartacus: The Life of a Roman Gladiator
In graphic art format, presents the life of Spartacus, a Thracian slave and gladiator who led a rebellion against the Romans from 73-71 B.C.
Rob Shone, Anita Ganeri, 2005
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See You Later, Gladiator #9
Everyone’s favorite time-travelers are changing their styles! The Time Warp Trio series now features a brand-new, eye-catching design, sure to appeal to longtime fans, and those new to Jon Scieszka’s wacky brand of humor.
Jon Scieszka, 2004
10
Pearson: The Unlikely Gladiator
The Pearson years were full of action and originality. Pearson had a strong team with bold, fresh ideas and their achievement was staggering.
Norman Hillmer, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GLADIATOR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term gladiator is used in the context of the following news items.
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Playboy's Bessie Bardot and Geoff Barker live in a van and work for …
Lifestyle change: Former Playboy model Bessie Bardot, ex Gladiator Geoff Barker and their daughter BlueBelle, six, have given up everything ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
2
Gold Gladiator Wreaths at Valentino Couture
Accompanying gladiator-inspired dresses and sandals were “Game of Thrones”-reminiscent romantic braids, crowns, and delicate gold ... «Yahoo News, Jul 15»
3
Racy! Kendall Jenner rocks killer over-knee gladiator sandals as …
The 19-year-old drew attention to her long limbs in an eye-catching pair of knee-high gladiator sandals, which are worth a whopping $2,500! «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
4
CSO keeps score for 'Gladiator,' 'Star Trek' at Ravinia
2 will feature the Oscar-nominated score by Hans Zimmer to accompany the showing of the 2000 film "Gladiator," which won the Oscar for Best ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
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Wonder Woman's new costume on display at Comic-Con: Check out …
... the opportunity to see her ensemble up close, and it turns out that Wonder Woman fights injustice and bad guys in wedge gladiator sandals. «Los Angeles Times, Jul 15»
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COMPARISON OF “GLADIATOR” PRESIDENT MAHINDA …
The tragedy that seems to have befallen on President Mahinda Rajapaksa reminds me of the “Gladiator” from the film with Russel Crowe. «Lankaweb, Jul 15»
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Jenny's Wish List: The Perfect Dresser, Gladiator Sandals & More
These Aldo kicks make me want to get in on the gladiator trend. ($90). This culotte jumpsuit is just so on point. By Keepsake, it's new to the ... «Capital Style, Jul 15»
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Style Spotlight: 3 Powerful Cuffs to Channel Your Inner Gladiator
The gladiator look isn't just for sandals and Russell Crowe—it's for jewelry, too! Channel your inner warrior with these statement-making ... «JCK, Jul 15»
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Has Olivia Pope found a new Gladiator? Scandal makes Cornelius …
Cornelius Smith Jr has been bumped up to series regular for the upcoming fifth season of Scandal. The actor made his debut as activist Marcus ... «Digital Spy UK, Jul 15»
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Former 'Gladiator' Jet Is In North Wales To Help Create More Jobs In …
Diane Youdale, who is best known for her role as "Jet" on the 1990s TV series 'Gladiator,' plays a major role in creating nearly 30 new jobs at ... «Food World News, Jul 15»
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