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Terence

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Noun

1. publius terentius afer, terence

dramatist of ancient Rome (born in Greece) whose comedies were based on works by Menander (190?-159 BC)

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Terence

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noun
Latin name Publius Terentius Afer. ?190–159 bc, Roman comic dramatist. His six comedies, Andria, Hecyra, Heauton Timoroumenos, Eunuchus, Phormio, and Adelphoe, are based on Greek originals by Menander

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Terence

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noun
a masculine name: dim. Terry
(L. name Publius Terentius Afer) 195?-159? b.c.; Rom. writer of comedies

Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

Terence

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Carthaginian-born Roman playwright. His plays, including Phormio and Adelphi, are largely based on Greek comedies and feature fine dialogue and subtle humor.

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