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Egyptian

adjective Egyp·tian \ i-ˈjip-shən \
Updated on: 28 Feb 2018
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Definition of Egyptian

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

First Known Use of egyptian

14th century

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Egyptian

noun

Definition of Egyptian

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

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First Known Use of egyptian

14th century

EGYPTIAN Defined for English Language Learners

Egyptian

noun

Definition of Egyptian for English Language Learners

  • : a person born or living in Egypt

  • : the language spoken by ancient Egyptians

EGYPTIAN Defined for Kids

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Egyptian

adjective Egyp·tian \ i-ˈjip-shən \

Definition of Egyptian for Students

: of or relating to Egypt or the Egyptians
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Egyptian

noun

Definition of Egyptian for Students

1 : a person who is born or lives in Egypt
2 : the language of the ancient Egyptians

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