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egypt

/ˈidʒʌpt/noun2 syllables

Egypt means: 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.

Synonyms for egypt3

noun, as in 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

Arab Republic of Egypt, United Arab Republic

noun, as in 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

Egyptian Empire

What does egypt mean?2

noun

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

2

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

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Egypt in a sentence

  • Egypt is known for its brutal military authoritarianism.Amastan
  • Sami vanished somewhere in Egypt, taking the children with him.OsoHombre
  • To a person who likes history, the history of Egypt is never boring.OsoHombre
  • Love the stranger, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt.shekitten
  • Foreign companies consider investing in Egypt, but its civil unrest proves a deterrent.Amastan
  • I would like to visit Egypt, one day.strangeanalyst
  • There are pyramids all over the world, not only in Egypt.carlosalberto
  • I am grateful for your hospitality, and the hospitality of the people of Egypt.saeb

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