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gladiators


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Term Type

Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Preferred Term

gladiators

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Fighting men of ancient Rome, either professionals or slaves, captives, or condemned criminals, who fought to the death with other men or with wild animals as a form of public entertainment.

Variations

gladiator

gladiator's

gladiators'

Broader Term

athletes

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