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arena

 
 
/əˈriːnə/ noun [C]

Definition

a particular area of activity, especially one that is competitive and attracts a lot of attention: As they focus on growth in the fiercely competitive beer brands arena, the companies have sought to cut costs.business/political/sales arena He said he hoped to join the entrepreneurial business arena.
(Definition of arena noun from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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