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==General meaning==
 
==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]].
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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).
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Also referred to as a [[Stadium]].
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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).
  
 
==Use in theatre==
 
==Use in theatre==

Revision as of 08:06, 4 August 2023

The original term arena derives from the Romans and refers to noun the oval space in the center of a Roman amphitheatre for gladiatorial combats or other performances, including plays.

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, (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.

Also referred to as a Stadium.

Arena has subsequently also acquired the metaphoric meaning of a field of conflict, activity, or endeavor (e.g. the arena of politics or war).

Use in theatre

See also Open-air theatre

Sources

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arena

https://www.dictionary.com/browse/arena



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