egypt Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
   Arab Republic of Egypt; United Arab Republic.
   
2. noun an ancient empire to the west of Israel; centered on the Nile River and ruled by a Pharaoh; figured in many events described in the Old Testament
   Egyptian Empire.
   

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