Thebes
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Name — An ancient and modern city in central Greece, once a major political power.
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Etymology
From Greek Thêbai — the Greek and Egyptian cities share the English name but developed it from unrelated original words.
Full origin of Thebes →Frequently asked questions
What does “Thebes” mean?
The word “Thebes” means an ancient and modern city in central Greece, once a major political power. In plain terms, the name of two famous ancient cities — one in Greece, one in Egypt.
How do you pronounce “Thebes”?
“Thebes” is pronounced theebz (/θiːbz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Thebes” in a sentence?
Here is “Thebes” used in a sentence: “Thebes rivaled Athens and Sparta in ancient Greek history.”
What part of speech is “Thebes”?
“Thebes” is a name.
Where does the word “Thebes” come from?
The word “Thebes” comes from Greek. From Greek Thêbai — the Greek and Egyptian cities share the English name but developed it from unrelated original words.
How many meanings does “Thebes” have?
“Thebes” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an ancient and modern city in central Greece, once a major political power.
Related words
Thêbes
