Thaïs

[ they-is ]

noun

1. flourished late 4th century b.c., Athenian courtesan: mistress of Alexander the Great and Ptolemy I.

Thaïs

/ ˈθeɪɪs /

noun

1. Thaïs4th-century bc4th-century bcFAthenianMISC: courtesan 4th-century bc Athenian courtesan; mistress of Alexander the Great

Example Sentences

"Monitoring of fish landings in West African countries is limited and under-represents catches at the local level, especially from artisanal fisheries, creating data gaps that hinder effective management," says Thais Peixoto Macedo, ICTA-UAB researcher and lead author of the study, who explains that traditional fishers' accounts revealed trends that are poorly captured in official records.

From Science Daily

Pheu Thai’s past success was built on its reputation for driving the economy, and improving the living standards of poorer Thais.

From BBC

More than a million Thais have registered to grow cannabis at home, while more than 12,000 cannabis dispensaries across the country are operating on three-year licenses from the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicines.

From Los Angeles Times

For many Thais — and the media here — the distinctions among various narcotics are lost.

From Los Angeles Times

More than 75% of Thais currently back the plan to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic, according to one recent poll.

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