Theorica

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proper noun

In Athens in Ancient Greece, a fund of money expended on festivals, sacrifices, public entertainments, and largesse given to the people.

OriginAncient Greek Θεωρικά →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. historicalIn Athens in Ancient Greece, a fund of money expended on festivals, sacrifices, public entertainments, and largesse given to the people.

Origin

  1. Ancient GreekΘεωρικά
  2. EnglishTheorica

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Θεωρικά (Theōriká).

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APA

Theorica. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Theorica

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“Theorica.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Theorica. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Theorica,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Theorica.

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