Meanings
nouncontemporary circus (countable and uncountable, plural contemporary circuses)
plural contemporary circuses
- uncountableA genre of performing arts developed in the late 20th century, in which a story or theme is conveyed through traditional circus skills.
Synonyms: new circus
- countableA group of performers who work in this genre.
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA genre of performing arts developed in the late 20th century, in which a story or theme is conveyed through traditional circus skills.
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