gladiator Meaning & Definition
What Does Gladiator Mean?
Gladiator is a noun that means A person (professional or slave) who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat with another, or with a wild animal. It is also used to mean A disputant in a public controversy or debate. As a verb, it means To fight as entertainment for others.
Quick Facts About Gladiator
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɡlædiˌeɪ̯tə// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | prizefighter |
| Plural | gladiators |
| Verb forms | gladiators, gladiatoring, gladiatored |
Gladiator Definition (Noun)
- A person (professional or slave) who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat with another, or with a wild animal.
- A disputant in a public controversy or debate.
- A professional boxer.
- Synonym of heelwalker (“Any of the order Mantophasmatodea of carnivorous, wingless insects that superficially resemble a cross between praying mantises and phasmids.”).
Gladiator as a Verb
- To fight as entertainment for others.
- To compete in a public contest.
- To debate or argue.
- To act aggressively toward others.
Noun
- (in ancient Rome) A person (professional or slave) who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat with another, or with a wild animal.
- (by extension) A disputant in a public controversy or debate.
Synonyms of Gladiator
Gladiator synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Gladiator
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Gladiator in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
gladiator (plural gladiators)
gladiator (third-person singular simple present gladiators, present participle gladiatoring, simple past and past participle gladiatored)
Words That Rhyme With Gladiator
Origin of Gladiator
From Latin gladiātor, from gladius (“sword”). See also English gladius.
Gladiator Pronunciation
Gladiator is pronounced //ˈɡlædiˌeɪ̯tə// and has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Gladiator
Is gladiator a noun or a verb?
Gladiator is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for gladiator?
Close synonyms of gladiator are prizefighter. See the full list of gladiator synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of gladiator?
The plural of gladiator is gladiators.
What is the past tense of gladiator?
The past tense of gladiator is gladiatored. The present participle is gladiatoring.