Stadium

English-Latin

stadium, n.

1. A Greek measure of length, being the chief one used for itinerary distances, also adopted by the Romans for nautical and astronomical measurements. It was equal to 600 Greek or 625 Roman feet, or 125 Roman paces, or to approxmately 607 ft English (185 m).
   • stadium (-ii, neut.)
2. A large amphitheater for sporting events.
   • amphitheatrum (-i, neut.)
   • circus (-i, masc.)

Latin-English

stăd|ĭum, -ĭī. (ˈsta.di.um) neut.

1. A measure of length, 625 Roman feet, approximately 607 ft (185 m).
2. A racecourse one stadium long.

[Greek στάδιον stadion.]