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Definition of egyptian

egyptian

/ɪˈdʒɪp.ʃən/
E · gyp · tian
Plural:Egyptians
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egyptian Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to Egypt, its people, its ancient or modern civilization, or its languages.

Example

"The museum's new wing showcases a remarkable collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and hieroglyphic inscriptions."

• noun

1

A native or inhabitant of Egypt, or a person of Egyptian descent.

Example

"Millions of Egyptians live and farm along the fertile banks of the Nile River."

2

The Afroasiatic language spoken in ancient Egypt (eventually evolving into Coptic), or the modern dialect of Arabic spoken in Egypt today.

Example

"Scholars were finally able to decipher ancient Egyptian after the discovery of the Rosetta Stone."

• Rhymes for egyptian

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived via Old French and Latin Aegyptius from Ancient Greek Aigyptios, ultimately from the ancient Egyptian name Hwt-ka-Ptah ('temple of the soul of Ptah'), the chief sanctuary of the city of Memphis.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Egyptian. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/egyptian
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