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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.

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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

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