gladiatrix
- noun
- /ˈɡlædiˌeɪtrɪks/
- She became known as a gladiatrix in the courtroom, never backing down from a challenge.
Examples
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The debate was intense, but the gladiatrix held her ground with sharp arguments.
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In the world of business, her reputation as a gladiatrix made competitors wary.
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The fierce gladiatrix challenged her opponents in the debate.
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Many admire the strength of a gladiatrix in the boardroom.
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In the world of business, her reputation as a gladiatrix made competitors wary.
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She became known as a gladiatrix in the courtroom, never backing down from a challenge.
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The debate was intense, but the gladiatrix held her ground with sharp arguments.
Synonyms
A person who fights for a cause or as a job
A person who speaks angrily and likes to start political arguments
A woman who fights strongly for a cause she believes in
A person who argues strongly in debates or politics
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Etymology
Gladiatrix comes from gladius 'sword' and the feminine ending -trix (a 'female doer'), so it literally means a woman fighter; that's why we now use gladiatrix to describe a woman who fights fiercely in politics, business, or argument.