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amphitheatre by Michael Rosen

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2009 Jun 26

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noun, a building, usually circular or oval, in which tiers of seats rise from a central open arena, as in those of ancient Rome

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1) noun, a building, usually circular or oval, in which tiers of seats rise from a central open arena, as in those of ancient Rome
2) noun, a place where contests are held; arena
3) noun, any level circular area of ground surrounded by higher ground
4) noun, a) the first tier of seats in the gallery of a theatre b) any similarly designated seating area in a theatre
5) noun, a lecture room in which seats are tiered away from a central area

Author, Children's laure from London, UK