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Gladiator vs Gladiatorism - What's the difference?

gladiator | gladiatorism |

As nouns the difference between gladiator and gladiatorism

is that gladiator is in ancient Rome A person (professional or slave) who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat with another, or with a wild animal while gladiatorism is the art or practice of a gladiator.

gladiator

English

(wikipedia gladiator)

Alternative forms

* (l) (obsolete)

Noun

(en noun)
  • (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.

    • Derived terms

    * (l)

    Related terms

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    gladiatorism

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • The art or practice of a gladiator.
    • (Webster 1913)