Synonyms for

Egyptian

Verb / ɪˈdʒɪpʃʌn / Another word for egyptian — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or from Egypt

Synonyms & similar words

egyptian Pharaonic Nile Cairo Arabian Sphinx Osirian Hieroglyphic Mummy Sarcophagus Tutankhamun Ramses Nefertiti Cleopatra Menes Horus Isis Anubis Seth Ptah Ra

Synonyms by register

Formal

Nilean Coptic

Literary

Pharaonic

Antonyms

foreign non-egyptian outsider alien unfamiliar

Common collocations

  • ancient Egyptian
  • Egyptian mythology
  • Egyptian cotton
  • Egyptian hieroglyphs
  • Egyptian government
  • Egyptian pharaoh
  • Egyptian desert

Word family

noun Egypt
adjective Egyptian

Usage note

Refers to something or someone from Egypt. Can also refer to ancient Egyptian civilization.

Example sentences

  1. The Egyptian queen was very beautiful.
  2. The Egyptian pyramids are very big.
  3. The Egyptian pharaohs were very powerful.
  4. The Egyptian gods were very important.
  5. The Egyptian hieroglyphs were very difficult to read.

Quotes

  • 'Egyptian' is a word that belongs to the Arabic language and has many meanings.
  • Egyptian culture is very rich and varied, and it has contributed greatly to human civilization.
  • The ancient Egyptians believed in many gods and goddesses.

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