Etymology

gladiator

gla·di·a·tor
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Today it means: A person (professional or slave) who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat with another, or with a wild animal. Full definition →

Latin gladiātor
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  1. Latin · derived fromgladiātor
  2. English todaygladiator

From Latin gladiātor, from gladius (“sword”). See also English gladius.

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