Gladiator
English Meaning
Originally, a swordplayer; hence, one who fought with weapons in public, either on the occasion of a funeral ceremony, or in the arena, for public amusement.
- A person, usually a professional combatant, a captive, or a slave, trained to entertain the public by engaging in mortal combat with another person or a wild animal in the ancient Roman arena.
- A person engaged in a controversy or debate, especially in public; a disputant.
- Sports A professional boxer.