Central area of an ancient Roman amphitheatre (5)

I believe the answer is:

arena

(Other definitions for arena that I've seen before include "Ring for contest" , "Wembley, for example" , "Area surrounded by seating, for sports, etc." , "Place or scene of activity" , "O2, for example" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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