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(noun) a republic in northeastern Africa; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC

Synonyms: Arab Republic of Egypt, United Arab Republic

Related Words: African country, African nation

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(noun) an ancient empire west of Israel; centered on the Nile River and ruled by a Pharaoh; figured in many events described in the Old Testament

Synonyms: Egyptian Empire

Related Words: empire