am·phi·the·a·ter ( m f -th  -tr)n. 1. An oval or round structure having tiers of seats rising gradually outward from a central open space or arena. 2. An arena where contests and spectacles are held. 3. A level area surrounded by upward sloping ground. 4. An upper, sloping gallery with seats for spectators, as in a theater or operating room. [Middle English amphitheatre, from Latin amphithe  trum, from Greek amphithetron : amphi-, amphi- + thetron, theater; see theater.]am phi·the·atric (-tr k), amphi·the·atri·cal adj.am phi·the·atri·cal·ly adv. |
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