Amphitheatre: meaning, definitions and examples
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amphitheatre
[ ˌæmfɪˈθiːətər ]
entertainment venue
An amphitheatre is an open-air venue used for entertainment, performances, and sports events. It typically has a stage or arena surrounded by tiered seating for spectators.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The concert was held at the ancient amphitheatre.
- They performed Shakespeare's plays in the amphitheatre.
- The gladiators fought in the Roman amphitheatre.
- The amphitheatre was packed with eager fans.
- We sat in the front row of the amphitheatre.
Translations
Translations of the word "amphitheatre" in other languages:
🇵🇹 anfiteatro
🇮🇳 एम्फीथिएटर
🇩🇪 Amphitheater
🇮🇩 amfiteater
🇺🇦 амфітеатр
🇵🇱 amfiteatr
🇯🇵 円形劇場
🇫🇷 amphithéâtre
🇪🇸 anfiteatro
🇹🇷 amfitiyatro
🇰🇷 원형 극장
🇸🇦 مدرج
🇨🇿 amfiteátr
🇸🇰 amfiteáter
🇨🇳 圆形剧场
🇸🇮 amfiteater
🇮🇸 hringleikahús
🇰🇿 амфитеатр
🇬🇪 ამფითეატრი
🇦🇿 amfiteatr
🇲🇽 anfiteatro
Word origin
The word 'amphitheatre' originates from the Greek words 'amphi', meaning 'on both sides', and 'theatron', meaning 'place for viewing'. The concept of amphitheatres dates back to ancient Greece and Rome, where they were used for various performances and events.
See also: theatrical, theatrics.