arena: Meaning and Definition of

a•re•na

Pronunciation: (u-rē'nu), [key]
— n.
  1. the oval space in the center of a Roman amphitheater for gladiatorial combats or other performances.
  2. a central stage, ring, area, or the like, used for sports or other forms of entertainment, surrounded by seats for spectators: a boxing arena; a circus arena.
  3. a building housing an arena.
  4. a field of conflict, activity, or endeavor: the arena of politics.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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