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colosseum

 

[ หŒkษ’lษ™หˆsiหษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

ancient architecture

The Colosseum is an ancient amphitheater located in Rome, Italy. It was used for gladiatorial contests, public spectacles, animal hunts, executions, and dramas. The Colosseum is one of the most iconic landmarks in Rome and a popular tourist attraction.

Synonyms

amphitheater, arena, stadium

Examples of usage

  • The Colosseum could hold up to 80,000 spectators during its prime.
  • Gladiators fought to the death in the Colosseum for the entertainment of the Roman citizens.
  • The Colosseum has stood the test of time and remains a symbol of ancient Roman civilization.

Translations

Translations of the word "colosseum" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น coliseu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‹เคฒเฅ‹เคธเคฟเคฏเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kolosseum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ koloseum

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะปั–ะทะตะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ koloseum

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒญใƒƒใ‚ปใ‚ฆใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท colisรฉe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ coliseo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kolezyum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝœ๋กœ์„ธ์›€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ูƒูˆู„ูˆุณูŠูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ koloseum

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ koloseum

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–—ๅ…ฝๅœบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kolosej

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรณlosseum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะšะพะปะธะทะตะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒšแƒแƒกแƒ”แƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kolizey

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ coliseo

Etymology

The Colosseum, originally known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, was commissioned by Emperor Vespasian of the Flavian dynasty in AD 72. It was completed in AD 80 by his son Titus and capable of seating 50,000 to 80,000 spectators. The Colosseum was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles for centuries until it fell into disuse. It has since become a symbol of ancient Roman engineering and architecture, attracting millions of visitors every year.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,392, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.