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

The designs also showcase myriad varieties of gold filigree, and many are inscribed with lines from Egyptian love poetry. —Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 1 May 2025

Ancient depictions of the Egyptian sky goddess Nut may represent one of the earliest visual interpretations of the Milky Way galaxy, a new study suggests. —Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 1 May 2025

Noun

The duo recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of Speed at Beyond Fest while attending a screening at American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theatre. —Sharareh Drury, People.com, 2 May 2025

Highlights include visiting the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, exploring the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, and cruising down the Nile River with stops in Luxor and Aswan. —Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 1 May 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

Rhymes for Egyptian

• ascription
• conscription
• decryption
• description
• encryption
• inscription
• prescription
• proscription
• subscription
• transcription
• circumscription
• misdescription

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