Theban

adjective

The·​ban ˈthē-bən 

1

: of or relating to the ancient city of Thebes on the Nile River in southern Egypt

2

: of or relating to the ancient city of Thebes in eastern Greece

Theban noun

plural Thebans

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for Theban

• leben