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STADIUM
- a structure in which athletic events are held [n STADIUMS]
- any of various ancient Greek units of length ranging in value from 607 to 738 feet (about 185 to 225 meters)
- ancient Roman unit of length equal to 607 feet (185 meters)
- course for footraces in ancient Greece originally one stadium in length
- tiered structure with seats for spectators surrounding an ancient Greek running track
- a sports arena [n -S]
- large usually roofless building with tiers of seats for spectators at sports events
- stage in a life history