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Word: Amphitheatre
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English: via Latin from Greek amphitheatron, from amphi ‘on both sides’ + theatron (see theatre)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈamfɪθɪətə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(especially in Greek and Roman architecture) an open circular or oval building with a central space surrounded by tiers of seats for spectators, for the presentation of dramatic or sporting events
Short Definition:open building for dramatic or sporting events
Examples:- the opera was performed in the Roman amphitheatre
Variant Forms:
- amphitheater
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