gladiator

  1. 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.
  2. Noun.  (by extension) a disputant in a public controversy or debate.
  3. Noun.  a professional boxer.

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