Spartacus

biographical name

Spar·​ta·​cus ˈspär-tə-kəs How to pronounce Spartacus (audio)
died 71 b.c. enslaved gladiator who led other enslaved people in a rebellion against ancient Rome

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“Spartacus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Spartacus. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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