arena

[ uh-ree-nuh ]

/ əˈri nə /

noun

the oval space in the center of a Roman amphitheater for gladiatorial combats or other performances.

a central stage, ring, area, or the like, used for sports or other forms of entertainment, surrounded by seats for spectators: a boxing arena; a circus arena.

a building housing an arena.

a field of conflict, activity, or endeavor: the arena of politics.

Words nearby arena

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Origin of arena

1620–30; < Latin (h)arēna sand, sandy place, area sanded for combat

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The past few years of ugly gridlocked bloodsport politics have driven many Americans out of the arena in disgust.
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The circle of the council room might have been an arena and only those two facing each other and measuring each other.
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There was every different mode of combat known in the arena, and of these the most deadly were sure to find the most favor.
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The walk around the arena was an eternity, and then it was over and done with, and he had mounted his pedestal.
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In the centre of the arena was a large cross, with a sort of platform around it, and steps to go up.
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British Dictionary definitions for arena

arena

/ (əˈriːnə) /

noun

an enclosure or platform, usually surrounded by seats on all sides, in which sports events, contests, entertainments, etc, take placea boxing arena
(as modifier)arena stage

the central area of an ancient Roman amphitheatre, in which gladiatorial contests and other spectacles were held

a sphere or scene of conflict or intense activitythe political arena

Word Origin for arena

C17: from Latin harēna sand, place where sand was strewn for the combats

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