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| 1. | Also, colosseum. an amphitheater, stadium, large theater, or other special building for public meetings, sporting events, exhibitions, etc. |
| 2. | (initial capital letter) Colosseum. |
| col·i·se·um also col·os·se·um (kŏl'ĭ-sē'əm) n. A large amphitheater for public sports events, entertainment, or assemblies. [Medieval Latin Colisēum, an amphitheater in Rome, Italy, variant of Latin Colossēum, from neuter of colossēus, gigantic, from colossus, huge statue; see colossus.] |