One engaged in mortal combat as entertainment in ancient Rome (9)

I believe the answer is:

gladiator

(Other definitions for gladiator that I've seen before include "Professional combatant in ancient Rome" , "Film" , "Gold tiara (anag.)" , "Spartacus, for example" , "Colosseum combatant" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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