Associations to the word «Colosseum»

Wiktionary

COLOSSEUM, noun. Alternative spelling of coliseum
COLOSSEUM, proper noun. The largest stadium in the Roman empire, located near the center of Rome.

Dictionary definition

COLOSSEUM, noun. A large amphitheater in Rome whose construction was begun by Vespasian about AD 75 or 80.

Wise words

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