Theban
[θi:bәn]
Definition
(noun.) a Greek inhabitant of ancient Thebes.
(noun.) an Egyptian inhabitant of ancient Thebes.
(adj.) of or relating to the Greek city of Thebes or its people or culture .
(adj.) of or relating to the Egyptian city of Thebes or its people or culture .
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Definition
(a.) Of or pertaining to Thebes.
(n.) A native or inhabitant of Thebes; also, a wise man.
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Definition
n. a native of Thebes: (Shak.) a wise man.—adjs. Thebā′ic Thē′ban.—n. Thebā′id the district around Egyptian Thebes.—Theban year the Egyptian year of 365?days.
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Examples
- This Theban business certainly troubled the mind of Alexander. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- The Macedonian phalanx was merely a more solid version of the Theban phalanx. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- It tells of a Macedonian officer and a Theban lady. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Whenever afterwards he encountered Thebans, he tried to show them special favour. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Also a contingent of 400 Thebans remained. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
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