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arena

UK/əˈɹiːnə/ US/əˈɹʷɪi̯nə/ fairly common

noun

1.

a particular environment or walk of life

  • “his social sphere is limited”
  • “it was a closed area of employment”
  • “he”
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2.

the central area of an ancient Roman amphitheater where contests and spectacles were held; especially an area that was strewn with sand

3.

a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments

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4.

a playing field where sports events take place

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Origin

Borrowed from Latin arēna (“sand; arena”), from earlier harēna, from Old Latin hasēna, possibly from Etruscan; compare Sabine fasēna.

Phrases

  • arena football
  • arena ice
  • arena rock
  • descend into the arena
  • Point Arena

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