egyptian
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/
KK: /ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/
adjective
Definition
Relating to the country of Egypt, its people, or its culture.
Example
The Egyptian pyramids are one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
Conversation
I just read an article about ancient Egyptian culture.
Oh, that sounds interesting! What did you learn?
They had such fascinating beliefs about the afterlife and gods.
Yeah, the Egyptian pyramids are amazing too!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Nile
pharaonic
Coptic
Antonyms
foreign
alien
unrelated
noun
Definition
A person from Egypt or someone who is a native of Egypt.
Example
The Egyptian pyramids are one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
Conversation
Have you ever met an Egyptian person before?
No, I haven't, but I'd love to learn about their culture.
I read that many Egyptians are really proud of their history.
Root Explanation
Egyptian → The word 'Egyptian' originates from the Latin 'Aegyptius', which comes from the Greek 'Aigyptios', referring to the people of Egypt. The root 'Aigyptos' itself is derived from the ancient Egyptian name 'Hwt-ka-Ptah', meaning 'house of the soul of Ptah', which was a reference to the city of Memphis. Thus, 'Egyptian' refers to someone or something from Egypt.
Memory Tip
Think of the ancient name for Egypt, 'Hwt-ka-Ptah', which means 'house of the soul of Ptah'. This helps you remember that 'Egyptian' refers to anything related to Egypt.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.