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Definition of zagazig
zagazig
/ˌzɑːɡəˈziːɡ/
Za · ga · zig
zagazig Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major city in Lower Egypt, located in the eastern part of the Nile Delta and serving as the capital of the Sharqia Governorate, notable for its proximity to the ancient Egyptian ruins of Bubastis.
Example
"Many historians and archaeologists travel to Zagazig to explore the nearby ruins of the ancient city of Bubastis."
• Rhymes for zagazig
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Arabic الزقازيق (az-Zaqāzīq), which is traditionally thought to derive either from the name of a prominent local family or a local species of fish (zaqzuq).
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Zagazig. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/zagazig