theban

Thebes

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [theebz]
- /θibz/
- /θˈebən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [theebz]
- /θibz/

Definitions of theban word

noun theban an ancient city in Upper Egypt, on the Nile, whose ruins are located in the modern towns of Karnak and Luxor: a former capital of Egypt. 1
noun theban a city of ancient Greece, in Boeotia: a rival of ancient Athens. 1
adjective theban of or relating to the ancient Greek city of Thebes or its inhabitants 0
adjective theban of or relating to the ancient Egyptian city of Thebes or its inhabitants 0
noun theban a native or inhabitant of Thebes 0

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Parts of speech for Theban

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theban popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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