Definition and Synonyms for Egyptian

Definition of Egyptian

1. Of or relating to or characteristic of Egypt or its people or their language Adjective
2. A native or inhabitant of Egypt Noun
3. The ancient and now extinct language of Egypt under the Pharaohs; written records date back to 3000 BC Noun

egypt
Noun
derivation
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1. an ancient empire to the west of Israel; centered on the Nile River and ruled by a Pharaoh; figured in many events described in the Old Testament
2. a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
egypt
Noun
pertainym
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1. a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC

Words Rhyme with Egyptian

Etymology for Egyptian