coliseum

[ kol-i-see-uhm ]
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noun
  1. Also colosseum. an amphitheater, stadium, large theater, or other special building for public meetings, sporting events, exhibitions, etc.

  2. (initial capital letter) Colosseum.

Origin of coliseum

1
1700–10; <Medieval Latin Colisseum;see Colosseum

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coliseum

colosseum

/ (ˌkɒlɪˈsɪəm) /


noun
  1. a large building, such as a stadium or theatre, used for entertainments, sports, etc

Origin of coliseum

1
C18: from Medieval Latin Colisseum, variant of Colosseum

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