Main Entry: glad·i·a·tor

Pronunciation: \ˈgla-dē-ˌā-tər\

Function: noun

Etymology: Latin, from gladius sword, of Celtic origin; akin to Welsh cleddyf sword

Date: 15th century

1 : a person engaged in a fight to the death as public entertainment for ancient Romans
2 : a person engaging in a public fight or controversy
3 : a trained fighter; especially : a professional boxer

— glad·i·a·to·ri·al \ˌgla-dē-ə-ˈtȯr-ē-əl\ adjective