Gladiator
:This article is about the Roman professional fighter. For other uses of the word, see gladiator.
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Gladiators (Latin gladiatores) were professional fighters in ancient Rome who fought against each other, wild animals, and slaves, sometimes to the death, for the entertainment of spectators. These fights took place in arenas in many cities during the Roman republic and the Roman Empire.
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Latin - Rome - Roman republic - Roman Empire
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The word comes from gladius, the Latin word for a short sword used by legionaries and some gladiators.
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Gladius - Sword - Legionaries
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Ancient Roman gladiators |
| ► | Gladiators in modern popular culture |
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