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arena theater

n.
A theater without a proscenium, in which the stage is at the center of the auditorium and is surrounded by seats. Also called theater-in-the-round.
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are′na the′ater


n.
a theater with seats arranged on at least three sides around a central stage; theater-in-the-round.
[1940–45]
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Noun1.arena theater - a theater arranged with seats around at least three sides of the stagearena theater - a theater arranged with seats around at least three sides of the stage
theater in the round
theater, theatre, house - a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented; "the house was full"
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