The word entertaiment is an amalgam of the prefix inter and the suffix ten, from the Indo-European root ten, meaning to hold inside. It has become a synonym for amusement and enjoyment, although many entertainments have other purposes as well. They may serve a social purpose such as ceremony or celebration, or they may be meant for the aesthetic effect. Entertainment is available at a wide range of levels and scales, from a private entertainment with one’s favorite music or film to banquets and parties of any size; from performances for a small audience to global audiences.
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