Gladiator

Pronunciation

• GenAm IPA: /ˈɡlædiËŒeɪtÉš/

Alternative forms

• gladiatour obsolete

Origin

From Latin gladiātor, from gladius ("sword") (gladius).

Full definition of gladiator

Noun

1. (in ancient Rome) a person (professional or slave) who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat with another, or with a wild animal
2. (by extension) a disputant in a public controversy or debate
3. a professional boxer

Related terms

• gladiolus