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Egypt

Egypt is defined as a country in northeastern Africa.

(noun)

An example of Egypt is the country of which Cairo is the capital.

See Egypt in Webster's New World College Dictionary

country in NE Africa, on the Mediterranean and Red seas: ancient Egyptian dynasties may date back as far as 4500 ; in modern times, occupied by the British in 1882 & achieved independence in 1922: 386,662 sq mi (1,001,451 sq km); pop. 48,205,000; cap. Cairo

official name Arab Republic of Egypt

Egyptian

See Egypt in American Heritage Dictionary 4

A country of northeast Africa and the Sinai Peninsula on the Mediterranean Sea. In ancient times it was a flourishing kingdom and one of the earliest known civilizations, known for its development of hieroglyphic writing and its achievements in agriculture, art, and architecture. It reached its height during the XVIII dynasty (1570-1342? B.C.) and declined after the seventh century B.C., falling to various conquerors including the Assyrians, Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Turks, French, and British. Although nominally independent after 1922, it remained a British protectorate until 1936. A military coup in 1952 overthrew King Farouk I's constitutional monarchy, and a republic was established the following year. Cairo is the capital and the largest city. Population: 80,300,000.

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