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Dictionary entry overview: What does gladiator mean? â¢ GLADIATOR (noun) The noun GLADIATOR has 2 senses: 1. (ancient Rome) a professional combatant or a captive who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat 2. a professional boxer Familiarity information: GLADIATOR used as a noun is rare.
Roman gladiator games were an opportunity for Emperors and rich aristocrats to display their wealth to the populace, to commemorate military victories, mark visits from important officials, celebrate birthdays or simply to distract the populace from the political and economic problems of the day.