1
: an area in a Roman amphitheater for gladiatorial combats
2
a
: an enclosed area used for public entertainment
b
: a building containing an arena
3
a
: a sphere of interest, activity, or competition
the political arena
b
: a place or situation for controversy
in the public arena
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Congress became an arena of opposing views.
the toughest political arena in the world
The economic arena has been dominated by that country.
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The difference is the unique arena of college recruitment, where the best programs have an inside track to secure commitments from the nation’s best prospects each year.
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Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
After releasing their 12th studio album, Ohio Players, the band was looking forward to a North American arena tour following successful shows in Europe.
—Jason Newman, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2025
For 14 years, Bobby Lutz never stepped inside the arena where his Charlotte teams once ignited crowds, qualified for five NCAA tournaments and turned him into the winningest coach in 49ers men’s basketball history.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2025
Dancers dressed in regalia will compete for top honors in various categories and age groups while drum groups and singers will surround the perimeter of the arena.
—Staff Reports, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
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Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
After releasing their 12th studio album, Ohio Players, the band was looking forward to a North American arena tour following successful shows in Europe.
—Jason Newman, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2025
For 14 years, Bobby Lutz never stepped inside the arena where his Charlotte teams once ignited crowds, qualified for five NCAA tournaments and turned him into the winningest coach in 49ers men’s basketball history.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2025
Dancers dressed in regalia will compete for top honors in various categories and age groups while drum groups and singers will surround the perimeter of the arena.
—Staff Reports, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
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arena
noun
are·na
ə-ˈrē-nə 
1
: an enclosed area used for public entertainment
2
: a building containing an arena
3
: a field of activity
the political arena
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