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Theban

Theban Meaning & Definition
Theban Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Theban?

[n] an inhabitant of ancient Thebes

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See Also | Greek | Hellene | Thebes

Theban In Webster's Dictionary

\The"ban\, a. [L. Thebanus.] Of or pertaining to Thebes. {Theban year} (Anc. Chron.), the Egyptian year of 365 days and 6 hours. --J. Bryant.
\The"ban\, n. A native or inhabitant of Thebes; also, a wise man. I'll talk a word with this same learned Theban. --Shak.

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