arena vs shire

arena

noun
  • A realm in which events take place; an area of interest, study, behaviour, etc. 

  • The sand-covered centre of an amphitheatre where contests were held in Ancient Rome. 

  • An enclosed area, often outdoor, for the presentation of sporting events (sports arena) or other spectacular events; earthen area, often oval, specifically for rodeos (North America) or circular area for bullfights (especially Hispanic America). 

  • The building housing such an area; specifically, a very large, often round building, often topped with a dome, designated for indoor sporting or other major events, such as concerts. 

shire

noun
  • The general area in which a person lives or comes from, used in the context of travel within the United Kingdom. 

  • A shire horse. 

  • A rural or outer suburban local government area of Australia. 

  • Physical area administered by a sheriff. 

  • Former administrative area of Britain; a county. 

verb
  • County Longford was shired in 1586 

  • To (re)constitute as one or more shires or counties. 

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