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amphitheater vs arena

arena vs amphitheater

amphitheater and arena both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
amphitheater Yes No No No
arena Yes No No No
As nouns, arena is a hypernym of amphitheater; that is, arena is a word with a broader meaning than amphitheater:
  • amphitheater: an oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles are held
  • arena: a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments
Other hypernyms of amphitheater include bowl, sports stadium, stadium.
amphitheater (noun) arena (noun)
an oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles are held a playing field where sports events take place
a sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater) a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments
the central area of an ancient Roman amphitheater where contests and spectacles were held; especially an area that was strewn with sand
a particular environment or walk of life
Difference between amphitheater and arena

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