Terence
Ancient comic dramatist
Terence is a male given name of Latin origin, from the Roman family name Terentius.
The name enjoyed particular popularity in English-speaking countries during the mid-twentieth century.
Common nicknames include Terry and Tel.
The most famous ancient bearer was the Roman playwright Terence, known for his comedies.
Work meant to amuse
- LatinAncient Roman language
- RomeItaly's capital city
- CarthagePhoenician colony that challenged Rome
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
prologue · meter · verse · manuscript · theater · dramatist · adaptation
Male in character
- given namePersonal name from birth
- BritishOf the United Kingdom
- IrishOf the Emerald Isle
- namingAssigning a label
popularity · saint · medieval
comedy
Work meant to amuse
dialogue · prologue · meter · verse · manuscript · theater · dramatist · adaptation
masculine
Male in character
- given namePersonal name from birth
- BritishOf the United Kingdom
- IrishOf the Emerald Isle
naming · popularity · saint · medieval
proverb
Traditional saying expressing truth
quotation · influence · Renaissance · humanism · education · rhetoric · morality · universal
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- Ancient TheaterGreek theater, Roman theater, theatron, skene, orchestra