arena
gb/ɚˈinə/ us/ɚˈinə/
A2
English
~ 4900
aréna, színtér, porond
NOUN
A2
1
aréna
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] goes to an arena
The basketball game will be held at the city arena.
A kosárlabdameccset a városi arénában tartják.
Fans filled the arena to see their favorite band perform.
A rajongók megtöltötték az arénát, hogy lássák kedvenc zenekarukat fellépni.
The new arena can hold up to 20,000 people.
Security was tight at the arena during the championship match.
Learner examples
We went to the arena to watch the game.
Elmentünk az arénába megnézni a meccset.
The arena was full of people.
Az aréna tele volt emberekkel.
Our city has a new arena.
The concert is in the big arena.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'arena' with 'stadium'; 'arena' is often indoors and smaller than a stadium.
Meaning
Large venue for sports or shows
Collocations
sports arena
|indoor arena
|concert arena
|arena seating
|packed arena
Synonyms
stadium (Usually larger and often outdoors, mainly for sports.)
|
venue (A general term for a place where events happen; not always large or enclosed.)
Antonyms
open field (An outdoor space without enclosure or seating.)
Themes
sports
|entertainment
|public places
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A big place with seats where people watch sports, music shows, or other events.
A large, enclosed space, often with seating all around, used for sports competitions, concerts, or other public events.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
[someone] enters the arena of [activity]
She quickly rose to prominence in the political arena.
Gyorsan ismertté vált a politikai színtéren.
In the international arena, the country has gained new allies.
A nemzetközi színtéren az ország új szövetségeseket szerzett.
The debate brought fresh voices into the arena of public opinion.
Learner examples
He works in the business arena.
Az üzleti színtéren dolgozik.
Many people want to enter the political arena.
Sokan szeretnének belépni a politikai színtérre.
Sports is a very competitive arena.
Common mistake:
Learners may not realize this meaning is often figurative and not about a physical place.
Meaning
Area of competition or activity
Collocations
political arena
|international arena
|arena of ideas
|arena of war
Synonyms
sphere (More formal and academic; refers to an area of interest or influence.)
|
domain (Emphasizes an area of knowledge or control.)
Antonyms
private life (Refers to personal matters away from public competition or attention.)
Themes
business
|politics
|competition
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A subject or area where people compete or work.
A sphere of action, interest, or competition, especially in a figurative sense.
Grammar
Dictionary form
arena
IPA
GB/ɚˈinə/
US/ɚˈinə/
Syllables & stress
arena (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (arena)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: arena
- Plural: arenas
Word family
Expressions
enter the political arena
1/ˈɛntɚ ðə pəlˈɪtɪkəl ɚˈinə/
fixed phrase
Start working in politics
To begin taking part in political activities.
Examples
- After years as a lawyer, she decided to enter the political arena.
- Many activists eventually enter the political arena to push for change.
in the international arena
1/ˈɪn ðə ˌɪntɚnˈæʃənəl ɚˈinə/
fixed phrase
In world affairs or relations
In the area of relationships and actions between countries.
Examples
- The country has become more active in the international arena.
- In the international arena, trade agreements are very important.
in the public arena
1/ˈɪn ðə pˈʌblɪk ɚˈinə/
fixed phrase
In public view or discussion
Where many people can see, hear, or talk about something.
Examples
- The issue was debated in the public arena.
- Celebrities often have their private lives dragged into the public arena.