stadia

n. large structure with tiered seating surrounding an open area in which sporting events are held

The stadia, stadium, stade or stadion is an ancient unit of length. There were several different lengths used depending on the country of origin.Which measure of the stadia is used can affect the interpretation of ancient texts. For example, the error in the calculation of the size of the Earth by Eratosthenes is dependent on which stade is chosen to be appropriate.Also a brand of athletic shoes sold by Kinney Shoe Stores
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Noun
1. a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments
(synonym) bowl, arena, sports stadium
(hypernym) structure, construction
(hyponym) amphitheater, amphitheatre, coliseum
(part-meronym) field house

n. stadia, rod

n. phase, stage