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Theban

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Relating to the ancient city of Thebes in Greece and its people

adjective
/ˈθiːbən/

: tebano (de Tebas, Grecia)

The Theban architecture reflects the grandeur and artistry of ancient Greece.

Examples

And that's what happened here, where suddenly the Theban power in that area seems so strong that you wanted to be on that side.
The first against the Theban LED the Ocean League led by General Apaminondus.
Many famous myths and legends originate from Theban culture and its significance in Greek history.
The Theban army was known for its discipline and strength in battles against neighboring city-states.

Surface Forms

Theban positive

Morphology

Theban = Thebes (semi-transparent) = Thebes + an

The word is a regular demonym/adjectival formation from the proper noun 'Thebes', but the city-specific reference makes it less fully transparent for learners unfamiliar with the name.

Etymology

Theban comes from the ancient Greek city Thebes, so it means 'from Thebes' and is used for that city's people, culture, or famous Greek stories like Oedipus.