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Gladiator vs Gladiatorial - What's the difference?

gladiator | gladiatorial |

As a noun gladiator

is (in ancient rome) a person (professional or slave) who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat with another, or with a wild animal.

As an adjective gladiatorial is

of or pertaining to a gladiator.

gladiator

English

(wikipedia gladiator)

Alternative forms

* (l) (obsolete)

Noun

(en noun)
  • (in ancient Rome) A person (professional or slave) who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat with another, or with a wild animal.
  • (label) A male gladiator (where a female gladiator is a gladiatrix).
  • (label) A disputant in a public controversy or debate.
  • A professional boxer.

    • Derived terms

    * (l)

    Related terms

    *

    gladiatorial

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to a gladiator.
    • Gladiatorial entertainment was common in ancient Rome.