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 Romans2: a person engaging in a public fight or controversy3: a trained fighter ; especially : a professional boxer

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