Colosseum

[kol-uh-see-uhm]

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noun

an ancient amphitheater in Rome, begun a.d. c70 by Vespasian, having the form of an oval 617 by 512 feet (188 by 156 meters).
(lowercase)��coliseum.

Colosseum

/ ˌ��ɒ��əˈ��ɪə�� /

noun

an amphitheatre in Rome built about 75–80 _ad

colosseum

/ ˌ��ɒ��əˈ��ɪə�� /

noun

a variant spelling of coliseum

Colosseum

A great arena of ancient Rome, which seated fifty thousand. It is in ruins today, but its former glory can still be imagined.

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According to tradition, persecuted Christians (see also Christian) were fed to lions in the Colosseum for the entertainment of the Romans. (See also bread and circuses.)

Some of the contests staged in the Colosseum were between gladiators, who fought with swords; some were between people and animals. The arena could even be flooded for mock sea battles.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Colosseum¹

< Latin, noun use of neuter of ��Ǳ��ǲ��ŧ�ܲ� gigantic < Greek ��Ǳ��ǲ��î�ǲ�, equivalent to koloss ( ó�� ) colossus + -iaios adj. suffix

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Lopez will play a dozen dates at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, starting Dec. 30 and spread out through March 28, in her “Up All Night” residency.

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In 2021, two American men, ages 24 and 25, were fined approximately $900 each for breaking into the Colosseum before dawn to drink beers inside.

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The basilica sits near the Colosseum, a stone's throw from the city's endlessly bustling and chaotic central Termini station - well beyond the limits of the Vatican, where popes are traditionally entombed.

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It is a short walk from some of Rome's most recognisable landmarks like the Colosseum, and a stone's throw from the city's endlessly bustling and chaotic central Termini station.

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The King and Queen will see more of Rome's ancient monuments on Tuesday, including a trip to the Colosseum.

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