Difference between revisions of "Amphitheatre (Q23289)"
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(Added [nl] description: Het gebruik van dit woord zoals toegepast op een rond of halfrond gebouw met een centraal podium of arena is bijna vergeten In sommige theaters wordt de eerste verdieping zo genoemd.) | (Added [it] label: Anfiteatro) | ||
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The use of this word as applied to a circular or semi-circular building with a central stage or arena has been almost forgotten In some theatres, the first tier is so called.
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Amphitheatre | The use of this word as applied to a circular or semi-circular building with a central stage or arena has been almost forgotten In some theatres, the first tier is so called. |
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Amphitheatre (English)
The use of this word as applied to a circular or semi-circular building with a central stage or arena has been almost forgotten In some theatres, the first tier is so called. (English)
1923
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Amphitheatre (English)
A circular, semicircular, or elliptical auditorium in which the central arena is surrounded by rising tiers of seats. (English)
2007
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amphitheatre (English)
Late Middle English via Latin from Greek amphitheatron. From amphi meaning on both sides or around and theatron meaning place for viewing. An oval or circular open-air performance space with tiered seating on all sides. Roman arena used for gladiator games circuses animal hunts and executions."" (English)
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Amphitheatre (English)
A building erected by the Romans in circular or oval form, having an area in the centre for the exhibition of combats between gladiators and wild beasts; the arena could be filled with water for naval spectacles. (English)
2007
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