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amphitheatre

/ ˈæmfɪˌθɪətə; ˌæmfɪθɪˈætrɪk /

noun

a building, usually circular or oval, in which tiers of seats rise from a central open arena, as in those of ancient Rome
a place where contests are held; arena
any level circular area of ground surrounded by higher ground
1. the first tier of seats in the gallery of a theatre
2. any similarly designated seating area in a theatre
a lecture room in which seats are tiered away from a central area

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Derived Forms

amphitheatric, adjective
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Experts said the discovery added weight to the suggestion an amphitheatre, although not yet found, likely existed in Roman York and would have staged fighting gladiators as a form of entertainment.

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In the city, which had disappeared under jungle canopy in Mexico, archaeologists found pyramids, sports fields and amphitheatres.

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The book, labelled Roman Studies, was filled with neat handwriting and detailed sketches of an amphitheatre, Roman bathing systems and cities.

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Archaeologists found pyramids, sports fields, causeways connecting districts and amphitheatres in the southeastern state of Campeche.

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According to its latest earnings report, sales for arenas, amphitheatres, theatre and club shows are all up double digits.

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amphitheater amphithecium

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