GLADIATORIAL

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does gladiatorial mean? 

• GLADIATORIAL (adjective)
  The adjective GLADIATORIAL has 1 sense:

1. of or relating to or resembling gladiators or their combat

  Familiarity information: GLADIATORIAL used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• GLADIATORIAL (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to or resembling gladiators or their combat

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Context example:

gladiatorial combats

Pertainym:

gladiator ((ancient Rome) a professional combatant or a captive who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat)

Derivation:

gladiator ((ancient Rome) a professional combatant or a captive who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat)