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Definition of Amphitheater
1. Noun. A sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater).
Exact synonyms: Amphitheatre
Generic synonyms: Gallery
Terms within: Tiered Seat
Category relationships: Dramatic Art, Dramatics, Dramaturgy, Theater, Theatre
Derivative terms: Amphitheatric, Amphitheatrical
Generic synonyms: Gallery
Terms within: Tiered Seat
Category relationships: Dramatic Art, Dramatics, Dramaturgy, Theater, Theatre
Derivative terms: Amphitheatric, Amphitheatrical
2. Noun. An oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles are held.
Exact synonyms: Amphitheatre, Coliseum
Specialized synonyms: Amphitheatrum Flavium, Colosseum
Generic synonyms: Arena, Bowl, Sports Stadium, Stadium
Terms within: Vomitory
Derivative terms: Amphitheatric, Amphitheatrical
Specialized synonyms: Amphitheatrum Flavium, Colosseum
Generic synonyms: Arena, Bowl, Sports Stadium, Stadium
Terms within: Vomitory
Derivative terms: Amphitheatric, Amphitheatrical
Definition of Amphitheater
1. n. An oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats about an open space called the arena.
Definition of Amphitheater
1. Noun. (American English) A semi-circular acoustic backdrop behind performers for an outdoor venue. ¹
2. Noun. (historical) A completely circular outdoor arena; a classic European amphitheatre. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Amphitheater
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