bullfighting
Noun: - A traditional spectacle or sport, especially in Spain, Portugal, and Latin America, in which a matador (bullfighter) performs stylized maneuvers with, and typically kills, a bull in an arena.
This word is a non-count noun referring to the activity or spectacle as a whole. It is typically used in a general sense. * The cultural history of bullfighting in Spain is complex. * He wrote a book about the art and controversy of bullfighting. * Bullfighting is banned in many countries.
- "The economics of bullfighting": Used in analytical contexts to discuss the industry, revenue, or financial aspects surrounding the activity.
- "A bullfighting tradition": Used to describe cultural practices, rituals, or heritage associated with the spectacle.
- Bullfight (n): The specific event or performance itself.
- We attended a bullfight in Seville.
- Bullfighter (n): The person who fights the bull (e.g., matador, picador, banderillero).
- Bullring (n): The arena where a bullfight takes place.
- Tauromachy (n): A formal, less common term for the art or practice of bullfighting.
This word specifically denotes the organized spectacle involving professional fighters and a bull in an arena. It is distinct from informal or illegal activities involving bulls. The term is neutral in denotation but often carries significant cultural, ethical, and political connotations in discourse.
- the activity at a bullfight