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Definition arena in British English
arena
noun
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[countable]
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/əˈriːnə/
1
a large area that is surrounded by seats, used for sports or entertainment
Example
a circus arena
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2
the people and activities involved with a particular subject or activity
Example
Today, businesses must be able to compete in the international arena.
Example
Publishers must move into the electronic arena.
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