Definition of colosseum Colosseum

/kɑˌlʌsiˈʌm/ - [kaluseeum] - col•os•se•um

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What does colosseum mean?

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colosseum - a large amphitheater in Rome whose construction was begun by Vespasian about AD 75 or 80
		Amphitheatrum Flavium

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The Colosseum (or Coliseum, originally known as Flavian Amphitheatre) is a large amphitheatre in the city of Rome. It was built between 72 and 80. Vespasian started the works, Titus completed them. it had seating for 45.000 - 50.000 people. It was 846 feet wide. It was used for gladiatorial contests, and other spectacles (like "animal hunts", in which animals would hunt and eat prisoners; or in which gladiators would fight against animals).

The Colosseum was also used as a place for people the Roman Empire did not like to be killed.