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Thebaid

geographical name

The·​ba·​id thi-ˈbā-əd How to pronounce Thebaid (audio)
ˈthē-bā-ˌid
either of two ancient districts: the one surrounding Thebes in Egypt or the one surrounding Thebes in Greece

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“Thebaid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Thebaid. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.

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