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colosseum

2 definitions • 3 examples
1
a large amphitheatre (= a circular or oval area with seats around it for watching sports and entertainments), especially one built by the ancient Romans:

Examples:

The Octagon would hold four Roman colosseums.
Romans used to go to the big colosseum to watch gladiators fight.
2
a large amphitheatre (= a circular or oval area with seats around it for watching sports and entertainments) in Rome, built by the ancient Romans:

Examples:

The obelisk from Aksum is on display in Rome near the Colosseum.

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