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Theban

/ ˈθiːbən /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the ancient Greek city of Thebes or its inhabitants
  2. of or relating to the ancient Egyptian city of Thebes or its inhabitants


noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Thebes

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Example Sentences

Cleopatra's coffin, head of the Theban ram, and other Egyptian curiosities, arrived in England.

He saw the Theban Hills rolling their dark, menacing wave along the far horizon.

Although a Theban, he was held in the highest estimation by the Athenians, and was courted by kings and princes.

To complete his impiety, the Theban king sent his servants to bring the god in chains before him.

This narrowed the fight right down to a hot county canvass between the Theban and Cairoine interests.

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