Definition

1. 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: The "Egyptian Empire" refers to the powerful, long-lasting civilization and political entity that existed in ancient Egypt, characterized by its centralized rule under a pharaoh and its significant cultural and historical impact.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The pyramids are enduring symbols of the power and sophistication of the Egyptian Empire.
  • Many biblical stories, such as the Exodus, are set against the backdrop of the Egyptian Empire.

Advanced Usage

• "the might of the Egyptian Empire": used to describe the extensive power and influence of this ancient civilization.
  • Archaeologists study artifacts to understand the full might of the Egyptian Empire.

Variants and Related Words

• Ancient Egypt (n): A common term for the civilization and period of the Egyptian Empire.
  • We are learning about the religion of Ancient Egypt in history class.

Synonyms

• Pharaonic Egypt: Egypt during the period when it was ruled by pharaohs.
• Kemet: The ancient name for Egypt, meaning "the black land," referring to the fertile soil of the Nile.

Related Phrases

• "the fall of the Egyptian Empire": refers to the decline and end of this ancient political entity.
  • The course examined the complex reasons for the fall of the Egyptian Empire.

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