hemicycle
/ˈhɛmɪˌsaɪkəl/
noun
- A semicircular shape or structure, especially a curved seating arrangement in a legislative chamber or theater.
- The architect designed the auditorium as a hemicycle to improve acoustics.
- The parliament building has a large hemicycle where the representatives sit.
- The hemicycle of the ancient Greek theater allowed everyone a good view of the stage.
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