gladiators
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pluralof gladiator.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
gladiatornoun(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.
Example Sentences
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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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