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Circus Maximus

American

[mak-suh-muhs] / ˈmæk sə məs /

noun

the great ancient Roman circus between the Palatine and Aventine hills.

Circus Maximus British

/ ˈmæksɪməs /

noun

an amphitheatre in Rome, used in ancient times for chariot races, public games, etc

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In the Roman Empire, the games at the Circus Maximus were an amusement and a distraction, a token to the proles as a substitute for being able to exercise any political power.

From Salon • Aug. 24, 2025

When Travis Scott asked Rome to make some noise at the Circus Maximus on Monday, Rome cheerfully complied.

From New York Times • Aug. 9, 2023

News of the tour comes a day after Scott performed at the historic Circus Maximus in Rome, alongside surprise guest Kanye West.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2023

The album dropped last week, accompanied by a film called Circus Maximus.

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2023

The triumphal procession passed along the Sacra via to the Capitol, and thence again to the Circus Maximus, where the ludi were held.

From Social life at Rome in the Age of Cicero by Fowler, W. Warde

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