glad ‧ i ‧ a ‧ tor /ˈɡlædieɪtə $ -ər/ BrE AmE noun [countable]
[ Date: 1500-1600 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: gladius 'sword' ]
a soldier who fought against other men or wild animals as an entertainment in ancient Rome
—gladiatorial /ˌɡlædiəˈtɔːriəl◂/ adjective :
gladiatorial combat