Difference between Arena and Area

What is the difference between Arena and Area?

Arena as a noun is an enclosed area, often outdoor, for the presentation of sporting events (sports arena) or other spectacular events; earthen area, often oval, specifically for rodeos (n. america) or circular area for bullfights (esp. hispanic america). while Area as a noun is a measure of the extent of a planar region, or of the surface of a solid; it is measured in square units

Arena

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An enclosed area, often outdoor, for the presentation of sporting events (sports arena) or other spectacular events; earthen area, often oval, specifically for rodeos (N. America) or circular area for bullfights (esp. Hispanic America). The building housing such an area. (Ancient Rome) The sand-covered centre of an amphitheatre where contests were held. A realm in which important events unfold.

Example sentence: I think love has something to do with allowing a person you claim to love to enter a larger arena than the one you create for them.

Area

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A measure of the extent of a planar region, or of the surface of a solid; it is measured in square unitsA particular geographic region.Any particular extent of surface.Figuratively, any extent, scope or range of an object or concept.An open space, below ground level, between the front of a house and the pavement

Example sentence: When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the area of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.

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