COLOSSEUM Synonyms

• a particular environment or walk of life

• the central area of an ancient Roman amphitheater where contests and spectacles were held; especially an area that was strewn with sand

• a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments

• a playing field where sports events take place

• an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

• English writer whose novel about a lesbian relationship was banned in Britain for many years (1883-1943)

• a large entrance or reception room or area

• United States child psychologist whose theories of child psychology strongly influenced educational psychology (1844-1924)

• a large room for gatherings, receiving guests, or entertainment

• United States chemist who developed an economical method of producing aluminum from bauxite (1863-1914)

• a college or university building containing living quarters for students

• United States explorer who led three expeditions to the Arctic (1821-1871)

• the large room of a manor or castle

• United States astronomer who discovered Phobos and Deimos (the two satellites of Mars) (1829-1907)

• a large and imposing house

• a large building used by a college or university for teaching or research

• a large building for meetings or entertainment

• a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments

• a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

• the art of writing and producing plays

• a region in which active military operations are in progress

• the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting)

• in law: the jurisdiction where a trial will be held

• a large amphitheater in Rome whose construction was begun by Vespasian about AD 75 or 80