spoliarium Definition
a large room in ancient Roman buildings where dead gladiators were stripped of their armor and disposed of.
Using spoliarium: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "spoliarium" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The spoliarium was a place of both death and dishonor for the gladiators.
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The spoliarium was also used as a storage area for dead bodies before they were buried or cremated.
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Summary: spoliarium in Brief
The term 'spoliarium' [spoʊliˈɛəriəm] refers to a large room in ancient Roman buildings where dead gladiators were stripped of their armor and disposed of. It was also used as a storage area for dead bodies before they were buried or cremated.
