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

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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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

In the aftermath, Amira Abu Shoka, a member of Egyptian parliament, demanded an explanation from Sherif Fathy, the minister of tourism and antiquities. —Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Feb. 2025

The most famous ones involve Moses leading Israel out of Egyptian slavery into freedom, the tribes remaining in the wilderness for 40 years; and millennia later, after his baptism, Jesus entering a personal wilderness of fasting and prayer lasting 40 days before his public ministry. —Lynne Silva-Breen, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025

Noun

The kerfuffle gained the attention of Egyptian Parliament, with MP Amira Abu Shoka calling for an explanation from Sherif Fathy, the country’s minister of tourism and antiquities. —News Desk, Artforum, 6 Feb. 2025

In a Facebook post published Thursday, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced that Ramesses II's temple in the Luxor Governorate, the Ramesseum, will undergo significant restoration work in the new year. —Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025

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