Amphitheatric Word Meaning

early 17th century; earliest use found in Philemon Holland (1552–1637), translator. Partly from classical Latin amphitheātricus (also amphitheātrīticus) (of papyrus) made near the amphitheatre (Pliny) from amphitheātrum + -icus

Of or relating to an amphitheatre; performed in an amphitheatre.

Resembling an amphitheatre; rising all round like the tiered seating of an amphitheatre.