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The English language noun 'sphere' comes from the older, classical Greek word sphaira by way of the later, classical Latin language of the ancient Romans. The root syllable sphaer- finds its Latin derivatives in 'sphaera' for 'globe, sphere'; 'sphaeristerium for 'place for playing ball games'; and 'sphaeromachia' for 'boxing with iron balls strapped to the boxers' hands'.

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