No. 7,052 in Dutch
arena
A large, open space or stadium used for sports, entertainment, or events.
In a sentence
De arena is gevuld met enthousiaste fans.
The arena is filled with enthusiastic fans.
The word "arena" is used here to refer to a large, typically outdoor venue where events, often sports or performances, are held.
Hij trad de politieke arena binnen om verandering te brengen.
He entered the political arena to bring about change.
In this context, "arena" is metaphorically used to describe the field or sphere of political action and discourse.
Tijdens de gladiatorenwedstrijd in de oude arena voelde het publiek spanning.
During the gladiatorial contest in the ancient arena, the audience felt excitement.
Here, "arena" is used to describe a historical amphitheater, specifically one where such events occurred in ancient times.
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