(in ancient Rome) a man trained to fight with weapons against other men or wild animals in an arena.
Gladiators fought to the death (=until one was killed).
In ancient Rome, gladiators entertained crowds with fierce battles in arenas.
The movie depicted the life of a gladiator in the Colosseum.
Gladiators were often admired for their combat skills and bravery.
The gladiator's victory was celebrated with cheers from the audience.
