Definitions for colosseum
ˌkɒl əˈsi əmcolos·se·um

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1. Colosseum, Amphitheatrum Flaviumnoun

   a large amphitheater in Rome whose construction was begun by Vespasian about AD 75 or 80

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1. Colosseumnoun

   The largest stadium in the Roman empire, located near the center of Rome.

2. Etymology: From Colosseum, from neuter of colosseus, from κολοσσιαῖος, from κολοσσός.

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1. Colosseum

   The Colosseum ( KOL-ə-SEE-əm; Italian: Colosseo [kolosˈsɛːo]) is an oval amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy, just east of the Roman Forum. It is the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built, and is still the largest standing amphitheatre in the world today, despite its age. Construction began under the emperor Vespasian (r. 69–79 AD) in 72 and was completed in 80 AD under his successor and heir, Titus (r. 79–81). Further modifications were made during the reign of Domitian (r. 81–96). The three emperors that were patrons of the work are known as the Flavian dynasty, and the amphitheatre was named the Flavian Amphitheatre (Latin: Amphitheatrum Flavium; Italian: Anfiteatro Flavio [aɱfiteˈaːtro ˈflaːvjo]) by later classicists and archaeologists for its association with their family name (Flavius). The Colosseum is built of travertine limestone, tuff (volcanic rock), and brick-faced concrete. It could hold an estimated 50,000 to 80,000 spectators at various points in its history, having an average audience of some 65,000; it was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles including animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Roman mythology, and briefly mock sea battles. The building ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval era. It was later reused for such purposes as housing, workshops, quarters for a religious order, a fortress, a quarry, and a Christian shrine. Although substantially ruined by earthquakes and stone robbers taking spolia, the Colosseum is still an iconic symbol of Imperial Rome and was listed as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. It is one of Rome's most popular tourist attractions and also has links to the Roman Catholic Church, as each Good Friday the Pope leads a torchlit "Way of the Cross" procession that starts in the area around the Colosseum. The Colosseum is depicted on the Italian version of the five-cent euro coin.

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1. colosseum

   A colosseum, often referred to as the Colosseum, is a large outdoor amphitheater with a central arena, tiered seating, and space for large-scale events. Originally, colosseums were built in the Roman Empire for public spectacles, such as gladiatorial contests, mock sea battles, animal hunts, and dramas. The most famous Colosseum is in Rome, Italy, known as the Roman Colosseum or the Flavian Amphitheatre, and is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and engineering.

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1. Colosseumnoun

   the amphitheater of Vespasian in Rome

2. Etymology: [Neut., fr. L. colosseus gigantic. See Coliseum.]

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1. Colosseum

   The Colosseum or Coliseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy. Built of concrete and stone, it was the largest amphitheatre of the Roman Empire, and is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and engineering. It is the largest amphitheatre in the world. The Colosseum is situated just east of the Roman Forum. Construction began under the emperor Vespasian in 70 AD, and was completed in 80 AD under his successor and heir Titus. Further modifications were made during the reign of Domitian. These three emperors are known as the Flavian dynasty, and the amphitheatre was named in Latin for its association with their family name. The Colosseum could hold, it is estimated, between 50,000 and 80,000 spectators, and was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology. The building ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval era. It was later reused for such purposes as housing, workshops, quarters for a religious order, a fortress, a quarry, and a Christian shrine.

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1. Colosseum

   Greek for “great amphitheatre.”

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of colosseum in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of colosseum in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=colosseum
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Colosseum
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colosseum
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colosseum
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=colosseum
7. ^ Etymology and Origins
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/54657/pg54657-images.html#:~:text=colosseum