American English pronunciation
How to pronounce egypt
IPA transcription: ['idʒəpt]
Pronunciation variants: ['idʒəpt]['idʒɪpt]
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Noun
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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
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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
Usage examples
- It was from him that the Egyptians learned astrology.
- The ancient Egyptians credited the goddess Bat with the invention of music.
- "But I'm going to Egypt," the boy said.
- Rounds are also produced by Bulgaria, China, Egypt, Poland, and Romania.
- "Oligopithecus savagei" was found in Africa and discovered in Egypt.
- The complete temples of Ancient Egypt.
- Following his recuperation he served in Egypt.
- The opening and closing songs are by famed Nubian-Egyptian singer Mohammed Mounir.
- The independent, postcolonial church grew out of the political and social environment of Egypt.
- During the following years he visited Arabia, Egypt and Macedonia.