Theater

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German

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ein Theater

Etymology

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Ultimately from Ancient Greek θέατρον (théatron, a place for viewing), from θεάομαι (theáomai, to see, watch, observe).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /teˈaːtɐ/, /teˈʔaːtɐ/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: The‧a‧ter

Noun

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Theater n (strong, genitive Theaters, plural Theater)

  1. theater (a place or building consisting of a stage and seats)
  2. theater (drama or performance as a profession or artform)
  3. theatrical company, troupe, theater company (company (group or organization) of, often touring, actors, singers or dancers)
  4. audience (large gathering of people listening to or watching a performance in a theater)
  5. (informal) to-do, fuss, hassle (excessive activity, worry, bother, talk, or conflict)

Declension

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Hyponyms

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Descendants

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  • Silesian: tyjater

Further reading

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