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arena

[ uh-ree-nuh ]

noun

  1. the oval space in the center of a Roman amphitheater for gladiatorial combats or other performances.
  2. 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.

  3. a building housing an arena.
  4. a field of conflict, activity, or endeavor:

    the arena of politics.



arena

/ əˈːə /

noun

    1. an enclosure or platform, usually surrounded by seats on all sides, in which sports events, contests, entertainments, etc, take place

      a boxing arena

    2. ( as modifier )

      arena stage

  1. the central area of an ancient Roman amphitheatre, in which gladiatorial contests and other spectacles were held
  2. a sphere or scene of conflict or intense activity

    the political arena

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of arena1

1620–30; < Latin ( h ) ŧԲ sand, sandy place, area sanded for combat
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Word History and Origins

Origin of arena1

C17: from Latin hŧԲ sand, place where sand was strewn for the combats
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It is all of that — the district around the arena — that shaped the parking policy.

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These are the demands that must be met to win in the playoffs, and when you’re on the road in a building pulsating with energy such as the Timberwolves’ arena, the demands only intensify.

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The sheer delight of playing within that theatrical arena, just like when I was James Bond doing “The Tailor of Panama,” another film in the world of espionage.

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Afterward Edmonton’s ICE District, a town square centered around the hockey arena, continued buzzing until well after midnight.

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“We strive to be leaders in our own professions and sections,” Scott said, “and to see true leaders of other arenas inspire a group of people like that was really impressive.”

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