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Hall vs Arena - What's the difference?

hall | arena |

As nouns the difference between hall and arena

is that hall is a corridor; a hallway while arena is 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).

As a proper noun Hall

is {{surname|British and Scandinavian topographic|from=Middle English}} for someone who lived in or near a hall.

hall

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A corridor; a hallway.
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  • A meeting room.
  • A manor house (originally because a magistrate's court was held in the hall of his mansion).
    • (Cowell)
  • A building providing student accommodation at a university.
  • The principal room of a secular medieval building.
  • (label) Cleared passageway through a crowd.
  • * (Ben Jonson) (1572-1637)
    • A hall ! a hall!

    Derived terms

    * great hall * hall monitor * hall of fame * hall of shame

    arena

    English

    Noun

  • 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).
    • A large crowd filled the seats of the arena .
  • The building housing such an area.
    • The arena is grey with white beams.
  • (historical) The sand-covered centre of an amphitheatre where contests were held in Ancient Rome.
    • The gladiators entered the arena .
  • A realm in which important events unfold.
    • The company was a player in the maritime insurance arena .

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