Meaning of Egyptian in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /əˈdʒɪpʃ(ə)n/

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  1. Noun

    Egyptian

    Definitions

    1. a native or inhabitant of Egypt
  2. 2. the ancient and now extinct language of Egypt under the Pharaohs

    Examples

    • « written records date back to 3000 BC »

  3. Qualitative Adjective

    Egyptian

    Definitions

    1. of or relating to or characteristic of Egypt or its people or their language

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