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 The term has at least two specific uses in theatrical performances:
-. It is used adjectivally to describe a certain type of seating and stage set up, often referred to as theatre-in-the-round or [[arena theatre]], i.e. where the outdoor format is used to have the audience seated in a semicircle or circle around the stage.  Also out of doors (see the entry on  '''[[Open-air theatre]]''' for example)
+. It is used adjectivally to describe a certain type of seating and stage set up, often referred to as [[theatre-in-the-round]] or [[arena theatre]], i.e. where the outdoor format is used to have the audience seated in a semicircle or circle around the stage.  Also out of doors (see the entry on  '''[[Open-air theatre]]''' for example)
 . The name is used for smaller, intimate and flexible theatrical spaces used by universities and companies. There have been a large number of such named spaces in South Africa. For details and examples see the entry on '''[[The Arena]]'''

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 [[Arena]] has subsequently also acquired the metaphoric meaning of a field of conflict, activity, or endeavor (e.g. the arena of politics or war).
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 The term has at least two specific uses in theatrical performances:

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	2. The name is used for smaller, intimate and flexible theatrical spaces used by universities and companies. There have been a large number of such named spaces in South Africa. For details and examples see the entry on '''[[The Arena]]'''		2. The name is used for smaller, intimate and flexible theatrical spaces used by universities and companies. There have been a large number of such named spaces in South Africa. For details and examples see the entry on '''[[The Arena]]'''
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 . It is used adjectivally to describe a certain type of seating and stage set up, often referred to as theatre-in-the-round or [[arena theatre]], i.e. where the outdoor format is used to have the audience seated in a semicircle or circle around the stage.  Also out of doors (see the entry on  '''[[Open-air theatre]]''' for example)
-. The name is used for smaller, intimate and flexible theatrical spaces used by universities and companies. There have been a large number of such named spaces in South Africa. For details see the entry on [[The Arena]]
+. The name is used for smaller, intimate and flexible theatrical spaces used by universities and companies. There have been a large number of such named spaces in South Africa. For details and examples see the entry on '''[[The Arena]]'''
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 ==General meaning==
-It has since taken on a number of meanings, including a central stage, ring, area, or the like, used for sports, spectacles or other forms of entertainment, (partly) surrounded by seats for spectators (e.g. a boxing arena or a circus arena). Also referred to as a [[Stadium]].
+It has since taken on a number of meanings, including a central stage, ring, area, or the like, used for sports, spectacles or other forms of entertainment, (fully or partly) surrounded by seats for spectators (e.g. a boxing arena or a circus arena). This includes a building housing such a space or arena.
-It has subsequently also acquired the metaphoric meaning of a field of conflict, activity, or endeavor (e.g. the arena of politics or war).
+Also referred to as a [[Stadium]].
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 The original term [[arena]] derives from the Romans and refers
-to noun the oval space in the center of a Roman amphitheater for gladiatorial combats or other performances, including plays.
+to noun the oval space in the center of a Roman [[amphitheatre]] for gladiatorial combats or other performances, including plays.
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 https://www.dictionary.com/browse/arena
-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arena