platea

Definitions of platea
  1. noun
    seating on the main floor in a theater
    synonyms: parterre
  2. noun
    lowest support of a structure
    synonyms: fondazione, piede, sottofondo
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    type of:
    appoggio, sostegno, supporto
    supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation
  3. noun
    a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
    synonyms: audienza, auditorio, auditorium, pubblico, sala, udienza, uditorio
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    type of:
    adunata, aggruppamento, convegno, raccolta, raduno, raggruppamento, riunione, sciame
    a group of persons together in one place
  4. noun
    a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
    synonyms: cornicione, pianerottolo
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    type of:
    cresta, crinale, dorsale, giogo, spartiacque
    a long narrow natural elevation or striation
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