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Past/Present clients 1) RicePaper Magazine/RiceBeta Online Magazine
2) MOSAIC
3) Gardens West Magazine
4) Western Living Magazine
5) Flare Magazine
6) Higher Learning Magazine
7) Teach Magazine
Question hi Noa,
can u tell me what is the difference between stadium and arena.thanks
Answer Main Entry: sta·di·um
Pronunciation: 'stA-dE-&m
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural sta·dia /-dE-&/; or -di·ums
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin, from Greek stadion
1 a : any of various ancient Greek units of length ranging in value from 607 to 738 feet (about 185 to 225 meters) b : an ancient Roman unit of length equal to 607 feet (185 meters)
2 a : a course for footraces in ancient Greece orig. one stadium in length b : a tiered structure with seats for spectators surrounding an ancient Greek running track c : a large usually unroofed building with tiers of seats for spectators at sports events
3 [New Latin, from Latin] : a stage in a life history; especially : one between successive molts
Main Entry: are·na
Pronunciation: &-'rE-n&
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin harena, arena sand, sandy place
1 : an area in a Roman amphitheater for gladiatorial combats
2 a : an enclosed area used for public entertainment b : a building containing an arena
3 a : a sphere of interest, activity, or competition <the political arena> b : a place or situation for controversy <in the public arena>
