Egyptian
Pronunciation: /ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/
Egyptian (noun)
- A person who comes from Egypt, a country in North Africa.
- The language spoken in ancient Egypt, used in hieroglyphs.
Examples
- An Egyptian shared stories about the pyramids.
- The Egyptian explained the local customs to us.
Common collocations: Egyptian citizen, Egyptian friend, Egyptian script, Egyptian hieroglyphs, Egyptian culture
Egyptian (adjective)
- Connected with Egypt, its people, or its culture.
- Pertaining to the civilization of ancient Egypt, known for pyramids and pharaohs.
Examples
- The Egyptian landscape is diverse and beautiful.
- Egyptian cuisine includes many flavorful dishes.