# Egypt

/ˈidʒəpt/ (US) · CEFR A1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/egypt
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

a country in Northeast Africa known for its very old history, deserts, and the Nile River. It is famous for building the pyramids and having ancient kings called pharaohs.

For teachers: a country located in Northeast Africa and the Sinai Peninsula, historically significant as the site of one of the world's earliest and most influential civilisations. In modern contexts, it refers to the Arab Republic of Egypt.

## Examples

- Many tourists visit Egypt to see the Great Pyramids.
- The economy of Egypt relies heavily on tourism, agriculture along the Nile, and traffic through the Suez Canal.
- Scholars of Egyptology dedicate their careers to uncovering the complex social hierarchies and religious practices that defined Egypt during the dynastic periods of antiquity.

## Usage notes

- Proper noun; almost always used without an article unless followed by a qualifying phrase like 'the Egypt of the pharaohs'.

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