Egyptian

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adjective

Egyp·​tian i-ˈjip-shən How to pronounce Egyptian (audio)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Egypt or the Egyptians

Egyptian

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noun

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: a native or inhabitant of Egypt
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: the Afro-Asiatic language of the ancient Egyptians from earliest times to about the third century a.d.
3
often not capitalized : a typeface having little contrast between thick and thin strokes and squared serifs

Examples of Egyptian in a Sentence

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Adjective
El Sett After biopics devoted to iconic music artists Maria Callas (Maria), Amy Winehouse (Back to Black) and Bob Dylan (A Complete Unknown) in 2024, the life of famed Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum will hit the big screen in 2025. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2025 The men would come together again in 1981 following the assassination of Egyptian President Anwar El-Sadat. Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Noun
The film will also be at the New Beverly Cinema in 35mm on Dec. 19 and 20, then also on DCP at the Egyptian Theatre on Dec. 23. Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024 The American Cinematheque Awards serves as an annual fundraiser to support the American Cinematheque’s year-round programming at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica, Los Feliz 3 Theatre in Los Feliz, and Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Egyptian 

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Egyptian was in the 14th century

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“Egyptian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Egyptian. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

Egyptian

noun
Egyp·​tian
i-ˈjip-shən
1
: a person born or living in Egypt
2
: the language spoken by the ancient Egyptians
Egyptian adjective
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