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Definition of nile

nile

/naɪl/
Nile
Adjective:Nilotic
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nile Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major north-flowing river in northeastern Africa, traditionally considered the longest river in the world, which famously empties into the Mediterranean Sea.

Example

"Ancient Egyptian civilization depended heavily on the annual flooding of the Nile to sustain their agricultural practices."

• Rhymes for nile

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English Nile, derived via Latin Nilus from Ancient Greek Neîlos (Νεῖλος). Its ultimate origin is uncertain, though it may derive from a Semitic root meaning 'river valley'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nile. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nile
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