arena

are·na (ə rē′nə)

noun

the central part of an ancient Roman amphitheater, where gladiatorial contests and shows took place
1. a central area used for entertainment or sports events and usually surrounded by seats
2. a building containing such an area an arena for boxing matches
any sphere of struggle or conflict the arena of politics
the central stage in an arena theater

Etymology: L arena, harena, sand, sandy place, arena

Preposition: of

struggle: On the other hand our various sections have not only proved their viability but have also entered the arena of mass struggles.

Converse of object

enter: Fear has also entered the arena of caring for drug users in general practice.
re-enter: If invoked, ministers re-enter the arena and decide a case.
floodlight: The local authority suddenly announced its plans to install a floodlit sports arena on the adjoining site!
dominate: The ongoing Basque question continues to dominate the political arena.
overlook: We went out onto a platform overlooking the arena directly.
fill: People of every nationality, age and gender filled the outdoor arena for free Salsa lessons courtesy of Club Salsa.

Adjective modifier

indoor: In the indoor arena some of the best teams in the country will be competing for ultimate glory!
outdoor: Lessons are given in an all weather outdoor arena.
gladiatorial: The central bus station can feel a little bit like a gladiatorial arena if you arrive looking disorganized and vulnerable to tour operators.
political: Distance learning takes off, hits political arena - Rob Moritz, Arkansas News Bureau.
international: At the same time we have expanded our remit in the international arena.
regulation-size: Event wins in Allstate Billiards & Game Room Furniture a day of showcases of his regulation-size horse arena.

Modifies a noun

tour: Will Young See Will Young on his ' Keep On Live ' Autumn arena tour.

Noun used with modifier

dressage: He excels in the show ring and dressage arena.
oldskool: There was no queue outside the venue and after a brief search from security we made a b-line straight for the oldskool arena.
sporting: And as they say in the sporting arena, " let the lawsuit games begin.
riding: Facilities will include an indoor riding arena and stables to accommodate the 20 donkeys that will live onsite.
basketball: It's a new basketball arena and l am told by our agent it's a terrific gig.
Care: Care arena especially were not related lives at risk been allotted payment.

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