Meaning amphitheater
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amphitheater


late 14c., from Latin amphitheatrum, from Greek amphitheatron "double theater, amphitheater," neuter of amphitheatros "with spectators all around," from amphi- "on both sides& [..]
Source: etymonline.com

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amphitheater


An open-air theater, especially the unroofed public playhouses in the suburbs of London. Shakespeare's Globe and the Rose are two examples.
Source: web.cn.edu

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amphitheater


n. An edifice of elliptical shape, constructed about a central open space or arena.
Source: easypacelearning.com

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amphitheater


a theater consisting of a stage area surrounded by a semicircle of tiered seats.
Source: wwnorton.com

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amphitheater


(n) an oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles are held(n) a sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater)
Source: beedictionary.com

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amphitheater


  Outdoor terraced seating around a stage area.
Source: dnr.state.mn.us (offline)





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