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English word

theme

B1Academic AWL-8Frequent NGSL-2
UK /θiːm/US /θiːm/
noun

the subject or main idea in a talk, piece of writing or work of art

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You did a fantastic job singing James Bond theme song 'Live and Let Die'.

LISA on Her Album Alter Ego & Filming The White Lotus

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