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GLADIATORIAL
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to or resembling gladiators or their combat
Example:
gladiatorial combats
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
gladiator ((ancient Rome) a professional combatant or a captive who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat)
Derivation:
gladiator ((ancient Rome) a professional combatant or a captive who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat)