Gladiator
Glad´i`a`tor
| n. | 1. | 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. |
| 2. | One who engages in any fierce combat or controversy. |
| Noun | 1. | gladiator - (ancient Rome) a professional combatant or a captive who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat |
| 2. |  gladiator - a professional boxerSynonyms: prizefighter |