Ancient Roman fighter (9)

I believe the answer is:

gladiator

(Other definitions for gladiator that I've seen before include "Roman arena fighter" , "Spartacus, for example" , "Warrior" , "Roman prize-fighter" , "Man appearing in ring" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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