palestra
/pəˈlɛstrə/
noun
- In ancient Greece, a public place for athletic training and exercise, especially wrestling.
- The young athletes gathered at the palestra every morning to practice wrestling.
- In ancient Athens, the palestra was not only for exercise but also for socializing and learning.
- Archaeologists uncovered a well-preserved palestra with stone benches and an open courtyard.
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