Amphitheater: meaning, definitions and examples
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amphitheater
[ หรฆmfษชหฮธiษtษr ]
entertainment venue
An amphitheater is an open-air venue used for entertainment, performances, and events. It typically has a stage or platform surrounded by tiered seating, allowing for a large audience to view the spectacle. Amphitheaters have been used since ancient times for various events, such as plays, concerts, and competitions.
Synonyms
arena, open-air theater, stadia.
Examples of usage
- The concert was held at the local amphitheater.
- The amphitheater was packed with spectators for the performance.
- The Shakespearean play was staged in the historical amphitheater.
- The gladiator matches were a popular event in the ancient Roman amphitheaters.
- Many music festivals take place in outdoor amphitheaters.
Translations
Translations of the word "amphitheater" in other languages:
๐ต๐น anfiteatro
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคฎเฅเคซเฅเคฅเคฟเคเคเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Amphitheater
๐ฎ๐ฉ amfiteater
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐะผัััะตะฐัั
๐ต๐ฑ amfiteatr
๐ฏ๐ต ๅๅฝขๅๅ ด
๐ซ๐ท amphithรฉรขtre
๐ช๐ธ anfiteatro
๐น๐ท amfitiyatro
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํ ๊ทน์ฅ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฏุฑุฌ
๐จ๐ฟ amfiteรกtr
๐ธ๐ฐ amfiteรกter
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅฝขๅงๅบ
๐ธ๐ฎ amfiteater
๐ฎ๐ธ hringleikahรบs
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะผัะธัะตะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแคแแแแแขแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ amfiteatr
๐ฒ๐ฝ anfiteatro
Etymology
The word 'amphitheater' originates from the Greek words 'amphi' meaning 'on both sides' and 'theatron' meaning 'place for viewing'. The concept of amphitheaters dates back to ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, where they were used for various events including gladiator battles, theater performances, and public gatherings. Over time, the design and purpose of amphitheaters have evolved to accommodate modern entertainment needs.
See also: theatric.