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coliseum.

A large theatre, cinema, or stadium.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/kɒləˈsiːəm//-ʊm/[k(ʰ)ɒləˈsiːəm]Canada, Received-Pronunciation[kʰɑɫəˈsi.əm]US
  1. A large theatre, cinema, or stadium.

  2. A large, often circular building, for indoor sporting events, exhibitions, concerts, etc.; arena.

Where this word comes from

From Medieval Latin coliseum, from Latin Colosseum, from neuter of colosseus (“gigantic”), from Ancient Greek κολοσσιαῖος (kolossiaîos), from κολοσσός (kolossós, “giant statue”). See also: w:Colosseum § Name on Wikipedia.

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