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AMPHITHEATER

\ˈamfɪθˌi͡ətə], \ˈamfɪθˌi‍ətə], \ˈa_m_f_ɪ_θ_ˌiə_t_ə]\

Definitions of AMPHITHEATER

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary

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an oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles are held

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

an oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles are held

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

An oval or circular building with rows of seats rising around a central space; commonly, the highest gallery in a theater or opera house.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

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