Egypt
Definition
- Proper noun:
- An ancient empire: A historical empire located west of Israel, centered on the Nile River and ruled by a Pharaoh. It is frequently mentioned in the events of the Old Testament.
- A modern republic: A country in northeastern Africa, officially known as the Arab Republic of Egypt. It was called the United Arab Republic until 1971. This region is the site of an ancient civilization that thrived from around 2600 BC to 30 BC.
Usage Examples
- Referring to the ancient empire:
- Many archaeological treasures have been discovered in ancient Egypt.
- The story of Moses is set in Egypt.
- Referring to the modern country:
- Cairo is the capital of Egypt.
- Egypt is a major power in the Arab world.
Advanced Usage
- "Gift of the Nile": A historical epithet for Egypt, highlighting the Nile River's crucial role in the development of its civilization.
- The historian Herodotus called Egypt the "gift of the Nile".
- Used in academic contexts to distinguish between different historical periods (e.g., Pharaonic Egypt, Ptolemaic Egypt, Modern Egypt).
Variants and Related Words
- Egyptian (adjective): Of or relating to Egypt or its people.
- Egyptian cotton is world-renowned.
- Egyptian (noun): A native or inhabitant of Egypt.
- The ancient Egyptians built the pyramids.
- Egyptology (noun): The study of the language, history, and culture of ancient Egypt.
- She is pursuing a degree in Egyptology.
Synonyms
- The Arab Republic of Egypt: The official name of the modern state.
- Kemet: The ancient name for Egypt, used in Egyptology, meaning "the black land" (referring to the fertile soil).
- Misr: The common name for Egypt in Arabic.
Related Phrases
- Middle Egypt: A geographic and administrative region within the country.
- Upper Egypt/Lower Egypt: Traditional divisions of ancient Egypt along the Nile (Upper Egypt was to the south, Lower Egypt to the north, based on the flow of the Nile).
Noun
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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
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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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