Entertaiment is a broad category of cultural forms, encompassing art, culture, games, sports, and other leisure activities. Entertainment is a key cultural phenomenon with the potential to influence public discourse and create shared meaning. The familiar forms of entertainment have demonstrated a remarkable ability to cross over and adapt across different media platforms. This aspect adds to the richness and longevity of the collection.

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From Middle French entente, from Latin intertenere and Indo-European tenere (to hold inside) + -te.