Meaning Of The Word Amphitheater

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amphitheater
a round or oval building with an open space (arena) surrounded by rising rows of seats
countable noun: An amphitheater is a large open area surrounded by rows of seats sloping upward. Amphitheaters were built mainly in Greek and Roman times for the performance of plays.

amphitheater in American English
noun: an oval or round building with tiers of seats around a central open area, as those used in ancient Rome for gladiatorial contests

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