amphitheatre

US amphitheater

/ (ˈæmfɪˌθɪətə) /


noun
  1. a building, usually circular or oval, in which tiers of seats rise from a central open arena, as in those of ancient Rome

  2. a place where contests are held; arena

  1. any level circular area of ground surrounded by higher ground

    • the first tier of seats in the gallery of a theatre

    • any similarly designated seating area in a theatre

  2. a lecture room in which seats are tiered away from a central area

Derived forms of amphitheatre

  • amphitheatric (ˌæmfɪθɪˈætrɪk) or amphitheatrical, adjective
  • amphitheatrically, adverb

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