2. One who engages in any fierce combat or controversy.

{ Glad`i*a*to"ri*al (?), Glad`i*a*to"ri*an (?), } a. Of or pertaining

to gladiators, or to contests or combatants in general.

Glad"i*a`tor*ism (?), n. The art or practice of a gladiator.

Glad"i*a`tor*ship, n. Conduct, state, or art, of a gladiator.