Amphitheatre vs. Theatre

Amphitheatre vs. Theatre — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Amphitheatre and Theatre

Amphitheatrenoun

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.

Ancient Roman amphitheatres were mostly oval or circular in plan, with seating tiers that surrounded the central performance area, like a modern open-air stadium.

Theatrenoun

alternative spelling of theater

Amphitheatrenoun

(geology) A natural formation of a similar shape, where a steep mountain or slope a particular rock formation forms a partial or compete bowl, especially one used as a performance space (and possibly modified by carving out seats, etc) because the slopes naturally amplify or echo sound.

Theatrenoun

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

the house was full

Amphitheatrenoun

a sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater)

Theatrenoun

the art of writing and producing plays

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Amphitheatrenoun

an oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles are held

Theatrenoun

a region in which active military operations are in progress;

the army was in the field awaiting actionhe served in the Vietnam theater for three years