theban Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun an Egyptian inhabitant of ancient Thebes
  2. noun a Greek inhabitant of ancient Thebes
  3. adjective of or relating to the Egyptian city of Thebes or its people or culture
  4. adjective of or relating to the Greek city of Thebes or its people or culture

WordNet

The"ban adjective
Etymology
L. Thebanus.
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to Thebes.
The"ban noun
Definitions
  1. A native or inhabitant of Thebes; also, a wise man.
    I'll talk a word with this same learned Theban. Shak.

Webster 1913