Arena vs Palaestra - What's the difference?
arena | palaestra |
An enclosed area, often outdoor, for the presentation of sporting events (sports arena) or other spectacular events; earthen area, often oval, specifically for rodeos (N. America) or circular area for bullfights (especially Hispanic America).
The building housing such an area.
(historical) The sand-covered centre of an amphitheatre where contests were held in Ancient Rome.
A realm in which important events unfold.
(historical) A public area in ancient Greece and Rome dedicated to the teaching and practice of wrestling and other sports; a wrestling school, a gymnasium.
An arena for literal or figurative combat; a battlefield.
As a noun arena
is sand.As a proper noun palaestra is
, character in the play rudens of plautus.arena
English
Noun
- A large crowd filled the seats of the arena .
- The arena is grey with white beams.
- The gladiators entered the arena .
- The company was a player in the maritime insurance arena .