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gladiators

  • plural
    of gladiator.
    gladiator
    noun
    (in ancient Rome) a person, often a slave or captive, who was armed with a sword or other weapon and compelled to fight to the death in a public arena against another person or a wild animal, for the entertainment of the spectators.

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Standing still for the museum’s visitors can get a little “boringum,” he explains—certainly nothing compared to watching gladiators back home.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

"After sunset is a lot more comfortable," Victor Li, 52, told AFP as he toured the arena and the underground passages where animals and gladiators were once held.

From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026

Previously, he's compared looseheads and tightheads to Vikings and gladiators, he's spoken about how they co-exist on a different level to their fellow players, like "migrating bison".

From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2026

But Ashur sees her and the rest of his gladiators as property, believing his wealth and diplomatic acumen can one day buy him a seat at the table of Rome’s most powerful.

From Salon ● Dec. 7, 2025

“Who are these men? Are they gladiators without their armor?” asked Aurelia.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks

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