Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A country in northeastern Africa: The Arab Republic of Egypt is a sovereign nation located in northeastern Africa, with a small portion (the Sinai Peninsula) extending into southwestern Asia. It is the official name for the modern state of Egypt.
   • Historical successor state: This name was adopted after the country ceased being part of the United Arab Republic (a political union with Syria that lasted from 1958 to 1971).

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Cairo is the capital of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
  • The Arab Republic of Egypt is a major power in the Arab world.
  • Diplomatic relations were established with the Arab Republic of Egypt in 1972.

Advanced Usage

• In formal and diplomatic contexts: The full official name "Arab Republic of Egypt" is often used in legal documents, treaties, and formal international discourse to distinguish the modern state.
  • The treaty was signed between the United Kingdom and the Arab Republic of Egypt.

Variants and Related Words

• Egypt (Proper noun): The common, short name for the country.
  • We are traveling to Egypt next month.
• United Arab Republic (Proper noun, historical): The official name of the political union between Egypt and Syria from 1958 to 1971.
  • Gamal Abdel Nasser was president of the United Arab Republic.

Synonyms

• Egypt (The most common synonym in general usage).
• The modern state of Egypt.

Related Phrases

• The Nile River flows through the Arab Republic of Egypt. (Highlights a key geographical feature of the country.)
• The government of the Arab Republic of Egypt. (Used in official descriptions.)

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