Theban Definition & Meaning

theban
adjective
  1. of or relating to the Egyptian city of Thebes or its people or culture
  2. of or relating to the Greek city of Thebes or its people or culture
noun
  1. an Egyptian inhabitant of ancient Thebes
  2. a Greek inhabitant of ancient Thebes

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