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Terence Definition & Meaning

terence
noun
  1. dramatist of ancient Rome (born in Greece) whose comedies were based on works by Menander (190?-159 BC)

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What does terence mean?
dramatist of ancient Rome (born in Greece) whose comedies were based on works by Menander (190?-159 BC)
What part of speech is terence?
Terence is a noun.

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