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theatron
Greek · ancient
"a viewing place"
literally "a place for viewing", from "theasthai" (to behold)
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theatrum
Latin · ancient
"a theater"
adopted for the Roman performance venue
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theatre
Old French · medieval
"a theater"
carried the venue's name into French
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theater
English · medieval
"a building for dramatic performances"
settled as the English word for the performance venue
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