gladiator

• Substantivo que designa um homem, geralmente um lutador treinado na Roma Antiga, que combatia em arenas públicas para divertir o público.

A noun referring to a person, typically a trained combatant in ancient Rome, who fought in public arenas for entertainment.

1. Ancient Roman fighterB2formal

   A person trained to fight in ancient Roman arenas for public entertainment, often against other gladiators or wild animals.

   Gladiador romano

   • The gladiator entered the Colosseum to face his opponent.
   • Many gladiators were slaves or prisoners of war.
   • The crowd cheered as the gladiator defeated the lion.