Amphitheatre (Q23289)

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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.

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
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)
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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)
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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)
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