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Spartacus

Pronunciation: /ˈspɑːtəkəs/
Definition of Spartacus
  • (died circa 71 bc), Thracian slave and gladiator. He led a revolt against Rome in 73, but was eventually defeated by Crassus in 71 and killed in battle.

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