Egyptian

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adjective

Egyp·​tian i-ˈjip-shən 

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Egypt or the Egyptians

Egyptian

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noun

1

: a native or inhabitant of Egypt

2

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Pachuca won the 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup to qualify for the competition and have since seen off Brazilian side Botafogo and Egyptian team Al Ahly on penalties in the semi-final to qualify for this fixture. —Sam Leveridge, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024

Archaeologists have uncovered several ancient Egyptian tombs containing dozens of mummies—some of which were found with gold tongues and nails—among other remarkable artifacts. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 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

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing Egyptian

• Egyptian alfalfa weevil
• Egyptian clover
• Egyptian cotton
• Old Egyptian

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