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amphitheatrical

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am·phi·the·a·ter  (mf-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 amphithetrum, from Greek amphithetron : amphi-, amphi- + thetron, theater; see theater.]
amphi·the·atric (-trk), amphi·the·atri·cal adj.
amphi·the·atri·cal·ly adv.
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Adj.1.amphitheatrical - of or related to an amphitheateramphitheatrical - of or related to an amphitheater    
amphitheatric
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