Colosseum

/ˌkɑləˈsiəm/
/kɒləˈsiəm/
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Other forms: Colosseums

Definitions of Colosseum
  1. noun
    a large amphitheater in Rome whose construction was begun by Vespasian about AD 75 or 80
    synonyms: Amphitheatrum Flavium
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    amphitheater, amphitheatre, coliseum
    an oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles are held
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