noun
Refers to a gladiator in ancient Rome. The cross-referenced term 剣闘士 is a more Japanese-style equivalent.
See also: 剣闘士
古代ローマでは、グラディエーターがコロッセオで戦った。
In ancient Rome, gladiators fought in the Colosseum.
剣闘士 is a native Japanese compound meaning 'gladiator', while グラディエーター is a direct loanword from English. Both refer to the same concept, but グラディエーター may sound more modern or Western-influenced.
Loanword from English 'gladiator', ultimately from Latin 'gladiator'.