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Athletic fields

Scope note

Use for expanses of generally level open space intended primarily for highly organized games and sports, often supplied with spectator seating and delimiting fences or walls. For buildings with tiers of seats surrounding such fields, use "stadiums."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000170875

Broader Terms used

<sports and recreation spaces>

Equivalent Terms used

athletic field

Created

13yrs ago

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