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Word: Egypt

Part of Speech: Noun

Summary:

Egypt is a historical and modern country in northeastern Africa, known for its ancient civilization along the Nile River. It has a rich cultural heritage and is famous for its landmarks like the pyramids.

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Noun

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

Synonyms

• Egyptian Empire
• Egypt
• Arab Republic of Egypt
• United Arab Republic