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Gladiator

usgb/ˈɡlædieɪtər/Volume
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Historical Use

Primarily used to describe fighters in Roman history, often associated with violence and combat in arenas.

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Books about ancient Rome depict gladiators as arena combatants.
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Entertainment Aspect

Gladiators were part of public spectacles, highlighting the entertainment value in a historical context.

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Gladiators fought for the amusement of Roman spectators.
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Not Always Voluntary

Many ancient gladiators were slaves or prisoners forced to fight, not just willing warriors.

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Captured soldiers often ended up as gladiators in Rome.
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