ἀμφιθέατρον

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • amphitheatre, a double theatre

Etymology

Compound from Ancient Greek ἀμφί (on both sides, around, about, both, all around, facing, all over, for) + Ancient Greek θέᾱτρον (a place for viewing, theatre, theater).

Origin

Ancient Greek

θέᾱτρον

Gloss

a place for viewing, theatre, theater

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