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Synonyms of arena
1
a large room or building for enclosed public gatherings
- watched the hockey game in the new sports arena
Synonyms for arena
- amphitheater,
- auditorium,
- garden,
- hall,
- theater
- (or theatre)
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2
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
- has a lot of influence in the local business arena
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“Arena.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arena. Accessed 9 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of arena was in 1600
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