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theatergoer
nounC2
/ˈθɪətəɡəʊə(r)/A person who frequently attends performances at the theater.
theatine
nounVery Low
/ˈθiːətaɪn/A member of a Roman Catholic religious order, the Theatines, founded in 1524.
theatre
nounB1
/ˈθɪə.tə/A building or outdoor space designed for the performance of plays, operas, films, or other dramatic works, often with a stage and seating for an audience.
theatre of cruelty
nounVery Low
/ˌθɪətər əv ˈkrʊəlti/An experimental form of theatre, developed by Antonin Artaud, that aims to shock audiences by using violent, confronting, and sensory techniques to express subconscious truths.
theatre of the absurd
nounUncommon
/ˈθɪə.tər əv ði əbˈsɜːd/A genre of drama that emphasizes the meaninglessness and irrationality of human existence through illogical situations and dialogue.
theatre-francais
nounC2
/ˌteɪ.ɑːtrə frɒ̃ˈseɪ/The building in Paris which is home to France's oldest national theatre company, specializing in classical French drama.
theatre-in-the-round
nounLow (C1+)
/ˌθɪətər ɪn ðə ˈraʊnd/A type of stage configuration where the audience surrounds the acting area on all sides.
theatrical
adjectivenounC1
/θiˈætrɪk(ə)l/Relating to theatre or dramatic performance.
theatrical film
nounC1
/θiˈætrɪkəl fɪlm/A motion picture created for initial exhibition in cinemas, as opposed to being made for television, streaming, or other media.
theatricalism
nounLow
/θiˈætrɪkəlɪz(ə)m/The quality or style of being exaggerated, artificial, or overly dramatic in manner, as if performing on stage.
theatricalize
verb-transitiveC1
/θiˈætrɪkəlaɪz/To adapt or present something in a manner suited to the theatre; to give a dramatic, staged, or exaggerated character to.
theatricals
plural-nounC1
/θiˈætrɪk(ə)lz/Performances of plays, especially by amateur actors.
theatricism
nounC2/Rare
/θiˈætrɪsɪz(ə)m/Behavior or expression that is exaggerated, artificial, or performed for effect, characteristic of theatrical acting.
theatrics
nounC1/C2
/θiˈætrɪks/Exaggerated, dramatic, or emotionally charged behaviour or speech designed to attract attention or create an effect, often in a negative sense.
thebaid
nounVery Low
/ˈθiːbeɪɪd/The region of ancient Upper Egypt centered around Thebes; often used poetically to denote the surrounding district.
thebaine
nounVery low
/ˈθiːbeɪiːn/A toxic crystalline alkaloid found in opium, chemically similar to both morphine and codeine but with stimulant rather than depressant effects.
theban
adjectivenounLow (C2/Proficient)
/ˈθiːbən/Relating to the ancient Egyptian city of Thebes, its people, culture, or language.
thebe
nounC1 (Very low frequency; specialized term)
/ˈtɛbeɪ/A subdivision of currency in Botswana, equating to one hundredth of a Botswana pula.
thebes
nounLow (C2/Proficiency). Appears primarily in historical, archaeological, literary, and travel contexts.
/θiːbz/An ancient city, historically significant as a major power and cultural centre in both ancient Egypt and ancient Greece.
theca
nounVery low (Specialist)
/ˈθiːkə/A protective case, sheath, or covering, especially in biological contexts.

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