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The word gladiator is derived form the latin word gladiuswhich was the sword used by the roman army. A gladiator was literally a swordsman; however the term came to encompass other forms of arena fighting as well.
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What is the Hebrew word for gladiator?
There is no Hebrew word for gladiator. The English word is used, and it's spelled גלָדִיאָטוֹר
What were the two names for roman gladiators?
If you mean their given names, there are very few that have come down to us. Most of the names of gladiators are remembered either by their tombstones or because of some scandal associated with them. If you mean the names of the type of gladiator, the main types were Eques, Thraex, Secutor, Retarius, Provocator, Myrmillo, Hoplomachus and the Venator.
What is a kenning for football player?
I used a "pigskin gladiator" for my English assignment. -hope it helps
What does a gladiator mean?
Someone who fought in an arena to entertain spectators
Can you buy ratchets?
you mean wrenchs?only in Ratchet: gladiator
What did the 'thumbs down gesture' mean in ancient Rome?
The 'thumbs down gesture' in Ancient Rome was used in the gladiator ring during a fight. It was used to mean to kill the gladiator that was losing the fight.
What does it mean if the emperor gives a thumbs down to a wounded gladiator?
It means to execute the other gladiator instead of letting him live. it was very common to get a thumbs down.
What is the Latin word for gladiator?
The Latin word for "gladiator" is "gladiator".
Can you write 'i m a gladiator'?
In Latin. I'm or I am a gladiator would be "sum gladiator".
What does lanista mean?
a lanista is a person who ows a gladiator.a lanista is a person who ows a gladiator.
What does the Latin word gladius from which gladiator is derived mean?
Gladius means sword in Latin.
What does gladiator mean?
'Swordsman' - their sword was called a 'gladius' in Latin.
