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| a·re·na [ ə rnə ] (plural are·nas) |
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1. stadium: an indoor or outdoor area surrounded by seating for spectators, where shows or sports events take place
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2. scene of activity: a place or situation where there is conflict or intense activity
 A new contestant has entered the political arena.
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3. center of Roman amphitheater: the open area inside a Roman amphitheater, in which gladiatorial contests and other entertainments were staged
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| [Early 17th century. < Latin, "sand, sand-strewn place"] |
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