Egypt

/ˈidʒəpt/
/ˈidʒɪpt/
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Other forms: Egypts

Definitions of Egypt
  1. noun
    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: Arab Republic of Egypt, United Arab Republic
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    African country, African nation
    any one of the countries occupying the African continent
  2. noun
    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
    synonyms: Egyptian Empire
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    empire, imperium
    the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
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/ˈidʒɪpt/
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