Gladiator
WordNet
noun
(1) (ancient Rome) a professional combatant or a captive who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat
(2) A professional boxer
WiktionaryText
Etymology
From gladiātor, from gladius "sword" + agent suffix -or
Noun
- (in ancient Rome) a person (professional or slave) who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat with another, or with a wild animal
- a disputant in a public controversy or debate
- a professional boxer
Etymology
From gladiātor < gladius "sword" + agentive suffix -or