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Definition of Arena
1. Noun. A particular environment or walk of life. "He's out of my orbit"
Generic synonyms: Environment
Specialized synonyms: Distaff, Front, Kingdom, Land, Realm, Lap, Political Arena, Political Sphere, Preserve, Province, Responsibility
2. Noun. The central area of an ancient Roman amphitheater where contests and spectacles were held; especially an area that was strewn with sand.
3. Noun. A large structure for open-air sports or entertainments.
Specialized synonyms: Amphitheater, Amphitheatre, Coliseum, Ballpark, Park, Bullring, Circus, Covered Stadium, Dome, Domed Stadium, Football Stadium, Hippodrome, Skybox
Terms within: Field House, Stand, Standing Room, Tiered Seat, Athletic Field, Field, Playing Area, Playing Field
Generic synonyms: Construction, Structure
4. Noun. A playing field where sports events take place.
Specialized synonyms: Circus
Generic synonyms: Athletic Field, Field, Playing Area, Playing Field
Definition of Arena
1. n. The area in the central part of an amphitheater, in which the gladiators fought and other shows were exhibited; -- so called because it was covered with sand.
Definition of Arena
1. Noun. An enclosed area, often outdoor, for the presentation of sporting events (sports arena) or other spectacular events; earthen area, often oval, specifically for rodeos (N. America) or circular area for bullfights (especially Hispanic America). ¹
2. Noun. The building housing such an area. ¹
3. Noun. (Ancient Rome) The sand-covered centre of an amphitheatre where contests were held. ¹
4. Noun. A realm in which important events unfold. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Arena
1. an enclosed area for contests [n -S]
Medical Definition of Arena
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Origin: L. Arena, harena, sand, a sandy place.
1. The area in the central part of an amphitheater, in which the gladiators fought and other shows were exhibited; so called because it was covered with sand.
2. Any place of public contest or exertion; any sphere of action; as, the arenaof debate; the arena of life.
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Arena
Literary usage of Arena
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Giotto and Some of His Followers by Osvald Sirén (1917)
"arena Chapel. Padua. 40. Figures from the Washing of Feet. arena Chapel. Padua.
41. The Expulsion of the Money Changers. arena Chapel. Padua. 42. ..."
2. The Poets and Poetry of America by Rufus Wilmot Griswold (1856)
"Fill'd with gazing thousands were the tiers, With the city's chivalry and pride,
When two gladiators, with their spears, Forward sprang from the arena's ..."
3. The California earthquake of April 18, 1906: Report of the state earthquake by Andrew Cowper Lawson, Harry Fielding Reid (1908)
"Its continuity has, however, been satisfactorily established from Point arena to
Whitewater Canyon, at the northern end of the Colorado Desert, ..."
4. Technology Review by Massachusetts Institute of Technology Association of Class Secretaries, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Alumni Association (1900)
"Corridor of" the arena, Aries. Thanks to the restorations made since 1846, the
double- storied outer arches and lower interior seats are now in good ..."
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