Generic name for a stadium or theatre large, usually covered, which represent works of art or entertainment. It was taken from the Roman Colosseum, which in turn was named commonly because in latin they said Amphitheatrum Colosseum ( The Colossus 41 Amphitheater; instead of real name Amphitheatrum Flavium ( A. of Flavio, by the family who built it 41. About " 34 colossus; refers to a statue of about 40 meters of the Emperor Nero, who was next to him.