Arena vs. Venue

Arena vs. Venue — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Arena and Venue

Arenanoun

(historical) The sand-covered centre of an amphitheatre where contests were held in Ancient Rome.

The gladiators entered the arena.

Venuenoun

A theater, auditorium, arena, or other area designated for sporting or entertainment events.

Arenanoun

A realm in which events take place; an area of interest, study, behaviour, etc.

The company was a player in the maritime insurance arena.

Venuenoun

(legal) A neighborhood or near place; the place or county in which anything is alleged to have happened; also, the place where an action is laid, or the district from which a jury comes.

Arenanoun

a particular environment or walk of life;

his social sphere is limitedit was a closed area of employmenthe's out of my orbit

Venuenoun

(obsolete) A bout; a hit; a turn. See venew.

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Arenanoun

the central area of an ancient Roman amphitheater where contests and spectacles were held; especially a sand-strewn area

Venuenoun

(sports) Sport venue: a stadium or similar building in which a sporting competition is held.

Arenanoun

a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments

Venuenoun

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

Arenanoun

a playing field where sports events take place

Venuenoun

in law: the jurisdiction where a trial will be held

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