egypt
noun
Simple meaning
A country in Africa known for its ancient history
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈidʒəpt
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Definition
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noun
A number of places in the United States
A number of places in England
An extinct town in Belmont County, Ohio.
A ghost town in Leon County, Texas.
A tiny hamlet in Leckhampstead parish, West Berkshire district, Berkshire (OS grid ref SU4476).
A country in North Africa and West Asia. Official name: Arab Republic of Egypt. Capital: Cairo.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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One of the two main administrative districts of Egypt.
The title of the ancient Egyptian kings.
A massive monument with a square base and four triangular sides.
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A native or inhabitant of Egypt.
A domestic cat of Egypt.
Fine somewhat brownish long-staple cotton grown in Egypt.
Monetary unit in Egypt.
The basic unit of money in Egypt.
White Egyptian lotus: water lily of Egypt to southeastern Africa.
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