theme
Translation
theme, topic, subject
Examples
The theme of the party was the 1980s.
The theme of the party was the 1980s.
The main theme of the book is love.
The main theme of the book is love.
The film had a memorable theme tune.
The film had a memorable theme song.
Grammar Patterns
the theme of ((sth.)) the main idea of (sth.) The theme of the book is friendship.
Similar Words
Synonyms: topic, subject, motif.
Etymology
From Greek 'thema' meaning 'a proposition, subject'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'theme park' where everything follows one central idea.