Theban

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adjective

The·​ban ˈthēbən 

: of or relating to ancient Thebes, Egypt, or Thebes, Greece

Theban

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noun

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plural -s

: a native or inhabitant of Thebes

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English, from Latin Thebanus adjective & noun, from Thebae Thebes, city in ancient Greece and in Upper Egypt (from Greek Thēbai) + -anus -an

Noun

Middle English, from Latin Thebanus

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Rhymes for Theban

• leben