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egyptians

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ɪˈdʒɪpʃənz// egyp·tians

n. people who come from or live in Egypt. It also refers to the people who lived in the famous ancient civilization of Egypt.

n. the inhabitants or citizens of Egypt, or the ethnic group originating from that region. When capitalised, it frequently refers to the ancient civilization known for its monumental architecture and early writing systems.


SIMPLE

The Egyptians are famous for building the Great Pyramids.

CONTEXTUAL

Many modern Egyptians live in the fertile valley along the banks of the Nile River.

COMPLEX

Scholars continue to study how the ancient Egyptians developed sophisticated irrigation techniques that allowed their society to flourish in an otherwise arid desert environment.

Synonyms
Usage

Always capitalised. As a plural noun, it refers to the people as a collective group.

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