Thebean

English

Alternative forms

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /θiːˈbiːən/

Etymology 1

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

Adjective

Thebean

  1. Of or relating to the cities named Thebes in Boeotia or in Egypt.
    Synonyms: Thebaic, Theban
Derived terms
  • Thebean Sphinx
Translations

Noun

Thebean (plural Thebeans)

  1. A native or inhabitant of Thebes in Boeotia or in Egypt.
    Synonym: Theban
Translations

Etymology 2

Thebe +‎ -ean

Adjective

Thebean

  1. (mythology) Of or relating to Thebe in Greek mythology.
  2. (astronomy) Of or relating to the Jovian moon named for Thebe.
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