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   Arena (), n.; pl. E. Arenas (); L. Arenæ (). [L. arena, harena, sand, a sandy place.]
   1. (Rom. Antiq.) The area in the central part of an amphitheater, in which the gladiators fought and other shows were exhibited; -- so called because it was covered with sand.
   
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   2. Any place of public contest or exertion; any sphere of action; as, “the arenaof debate; the arena of life.”
   
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   3. (Med.) “Sand” or “gravel” in the kidneys.
   
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