English noun: arena | |||
1. | arena (state) a particular environment or walk of life | ||
Samples | His social sphere is limited. It was a closed area of employment. He's out of my orbit. | ||
Synonyms | area, domain, field, orbit, sphere | ||
Broader (hypernym) | environment | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | distaff, front, kingdom, land, lap, political arena, political sphere, preserve, province, realm, responsibility | ||
2. | arena (location) the central area of an ancient Roman amphitheater where contests and spectacles were held; especially an area that was strewn with sand | ||
Broader (hypernym) | area, country | ||
3. | arena (artifact) a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments | ||
Synonyms | bowl, sports stadium, stadium | ||
Broader (hypernym) | construction, structure | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | amphitheater, amphitheatre, ballpark, bullring, circus, coliseum, covered stadium, dome, domed stadium, football stadium, hippodrome, park, skybox | ||
Part holonym | athletic field, field, field house, playing area, playing field, stand, standing room, tiered seat | ||
4. | arena (artifact) a playing field where sports events take place | ||
Synonyms | scene of action | ||
Broader (hypernym) | athletic field, field, playing area, playing field | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | circus | ||