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gladiator

UK
/ˈɡlæd.i.eɪ.tə/
US
/ˈɡlæd.iˌeɪ.tɚ/

Translations

gladiatornoun
gladiators
pl
UK
/ˈɡlæd.i.eɪ.tə/
US
/ˈɡlæd.iˌeɪ.tɚ/
gladiateurSens historique dans la Rome antique.
The gladiator prepared for his battle in the Colosseum.
Le gladiateur se préparait pour son combat dans le Colisée.
gladiateurPar métaphore, pour une personne engagée dans un affrontement public ou une polémique.
The two politicians were like gladiators in the televised debate.
Les deux politiciens étaient comme des gladiateurs dans le débat télévisé.
Synonyms
warrior
combatant
champion
brawler
fighter
gladiatoradjective
UK
/ˈɡlæd.i.eɪ.tə/
US
/ˈɡlæd.i.eɪ.tɚ/
Used attributively before a noun to denote connection with ancient Roman gladiators or their style.
gladiateurEn apposition, notamment dans des syntagmes comme « sandales gladiateur ».
She wore gladiator sandals, an echo of ancient Roman fashion.
Elle portait des sandales gladiateur, un écho de la mode de la Rome antique.
Synonyms
arena-like
fighting
warrior-like
martial
militant
bellicose
belligerent
pugnacious
combative
gladiatorial

Definitions

gladiatornoun
A person, often a slave or captive, who was armed and trained to fight other people or wild animals in an arena for public entertainment in ancient Rome.
The gladiator prepared for his battle in the Colosseum, knowing that his life depended on his skill and bravery.
A person engaged in a public fight or controversy.
The two politicians were like gladiators, each trying to outdo the other in the televised debate.
gladiatoradjective
Relating to or characteristic of gladiators or their style, especially in ancient Rome.
She wore gladiator sandals, an echo of ancient Roman fashion.
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