Meaning
gladiator
- an armed combatant who entertained audiences in Roman arenas
- a fierce, determined fighter or competitor (figurative)
In a sentence
Nell'antica Roma i gladiatori lottavano per la libertà all'interno delle arene.
In ancient Rome, gladiators fought for freedom inside the arenas.
Il capitano ha giocato novanta minuti con il coraggio di un gladiatore.
The captain played ninety minutes with the courage of a gladiator.
Non tutti i gladiatori combattevano contro le belve feroci.
Not all gladiators fought against wild beasts.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| gladiatore | masculine · singular |
| gladiatori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- The feminine form 'gladiatrice' exists historically, though 'gladiatore' is the standard historical and figurative term.