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      arena
      noun
      The building housing such an area; specifically, a very large, often round building, often topped with a dome, designated for indoor sporting or other major events, such as concerts.
      An enclosed area, often outdoor, for the presentation of sporting events (sports arena) or other spectacular events; earthen area, often oval, specifically for rodeos (North America) or circular area for bullfights (especially Hispanic America).
      A realm in which events take place; an area of interest, study, behaviour, etc.
      A town and village therein, in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States.
      A township in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota, United States.
      An extinct town in Burleigh County, North Dakota, United States.
      A former hamlet in the Rural Municipality of Frontier No. 19, Saskatchewan, Canada.
      A comune in Vibo Valentia province, Calabria, Italy.
      A village in Naqadeh County, West Azerbaijan Province, north-west Iran.
      (historical) The sand-covered centre of an amphitheatre where contests were held in Ancient Rome.
      (historical) An ancient Roman city at Bou Saâda, Algeria.
      Roots
      harenaarena- · Latin · sand
      Synonyms for arena
      stadiumnamphitheaternfieldnauditoriumnareanhallnspherenstagendomainn
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