amphitheatre

== English == === Etymology === From Latin amphitheatrum, from Ancient Greek ἀμφιθέατρον (amphithéatron) from ἀμφί (amphí, “on both sides”) +‎ θέᾱτρον (théātron, “theatre”). === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈæmfɪˌθiːətə/, /ˈæmfɪˌθɪətə/, /ˈæmfiˌθiːətə/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈæm.pəˌθi.(j)ə.tɚ/, /ˈæm.fəˌθi.(j)ə.tɚ/ === Noun === amphitheatre (plural amphitheatres) An open, outdoor theatre (which may be a theatre in the round, or have a stage with seating on only one side), especially one from the classical period of ancient Greece or Rome, or a modern venue of similar design. (geology) A natural formation of a similar shape, where a steep mountain or slope or particular rock formation forms a partial or complete bowl, especially one used as a performance space (and possibly modified by carving out seats, etc) because the slopes naturally amplify or echo sound. ==== Alternative forms ==== amphitheater (US) ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === References === === Further reading === amphitheatre on Wikipedia.Wikipedia === Anagrams === amphitheater