Thesaurus: arena

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1. n. The area in the central part of an amphitheater, in which the gladiators fought and other shows were exhibited; -- so called because it was covered with sand.
2. n. Any place of public contest or exertion; any sphere of action; as, the arenaof debate; the arena of life.
3. n. "Sand" or "gravel" in the kidneys.
4. n. a particular environment or walk of life
5. n. the central area of an ancient Roman amphitheater where contests and spectacles were held; especially an area that was strewn with sand
6. n. a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments
7. n. a playing field where sports events take place
8. 1. (Rom. Antiq.) The area in the central part of an amphitheater, in which the gladiators fought and other shows were exhibited; -- so called because it was covered with sand. 2. Any place of public contest or exertion; any sphere of action; as, the arenaof debate; the arena of life. 3. (Med.) "Sand" or "gravel" in the kidneys.
9. The area in the central part of an amphitheater, in which thegladiators fought and other shows were exhibited; -- so calledbecause it was covered with sand.
10. n:100 n. the central area of an ancient Roman amphitheater where contests and spectacles were held; especially an area that was strewn with sand n. a playing field where sports events take place