theatre

English

noun
Definitions
  • (mostly) (alternative spelling of) theater

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English theater derived from Old French theatre derived from Latin theatrum derived from Ancient Greek θέατρον (a place for viewing).

Origin

Ancient Greek

θέατρον

Gloss

a place for viewing

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