English Explanatory Dictionary

Thebean

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or relating to the cities named Thebes in Boeotia or in Egypt.
noun
  1. A native or inhabitant of Thebes in Boeotia or in Egypt.
adj
  1. Of or relating to Thebe in Greek mythology.
  2. Of or relating to the Jovian moon named for Thebe.

Pronunciation

/θiːˈbiːən/

Word forms

Thebean Thebaean Thebæan Thebeans

Etymology

From Latin Thebaeus + -an. By surface analysis, Thebes + -ean.

Synonyms

Thebaic Theban

Derived words

Thebean Sphinx
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