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are·na (ə rē′nə)

noun

  1. 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
  3. any sphere of struggle or conflict the arena of politics
  4. the central stage in an arena theater

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

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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