Gladiator Definition & Meaning

gladiator
noun
  1. (ancient Rome) a professional combatant or a captive who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat
  2. a professional boxer

"Gladiator" in song lyrics

See how gladiator is used in real songs:

  • "Arjures, shoot off arrows like we're gladiator"
    Abstract Rude f/ Tribe Unique — Stop Biting
  • "Biting mics, I'm a rap game gladiator"
    Big Pokey — Hardest Pit
  • "Let's get it on like Gladiator"
    Buddha Monk & Popa Wu f/ C.C.F. Division, Prodigal Sunn, United Kingdom — 9 Elements

Usage tips for "gladiator"

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