Gladiator vs Champion - What's the difference?
gladiator | champion |
(in ancient Rome) A person (professional or slave) who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat with another, or with a wild animal.
(label) A male gladiator (where a female gladiator is a gladiatrix).
(label) A disputant in a public controversy or debate.
A professional boxer.
Someone who has been a winner in a contest.
(rfex-sense) Someone who is chosen to represent a group of people in a contest.
Someone who fights for a cause or status.
Someone who fights on another's behalf.
(label) Acting as a champion; that has defeated all one's competitors.
(label) Excellent; beyond compare.
Excellent; superb; deserving of high praise.