transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈgla-dē-ˌā-tər ]
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 Romans
2. : a person engaging in a public fight or controversy
3. : a trained fighter ; especially : a professional boxer
• glad·i·a·to·ri·al ˌgla-dē-ə-ˈtȯr-ē-əl adjective