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THEEM/θiːm/

A theme is the main subject that runs through a text, event, or unit. Topic is everyday and often smaller; a title is only the name. Units: the theme is public health, not a free choice of title.

Meaning

The main subject that runs through a text, event, or unit of work.

Examples

• “The theme of the unit is public health, not a free choice of title.”
• “A carnival theme is a costume idea, which is the event sense.”

Good to know

the theme of + noun. Close: a topic. Literature / planning / events. Countable subjects. theme park is a leisure site — not the essay sense. Adjective: thematic (a step up).

Near in meaning

topic

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