| theban | (n) an Egyptian inhabitant of ancient Thebes |
| theban | (n) a Greek inhabitant of ancient Thebes |
| theban | (adj) of or relating to the Egyptian city of Thebes or its people or culture |
| theban | (adj) of or relating to the Greek city of Thebes or its people or culture |
| Theban | a. [ L. Thebanus. ] Of or pertaining to Thebes. [ 1913 Webster ]
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| Theban | n. A native or inhabitant of Thebes; also, a wise man. [ 1913 Webster ] I'll talk a word with this same learned Theban. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] |