Egyptian
UK: ɪˈdʒɪpʃən | US: ɪˈdʒɪpʃən
adj. relating to Egypt or its people, culture, or language
n. a native or inhabitant of Egypt
n. the Afro-Asiatic language of ancient Egypt
The word "Egyptian" derives from "Egypt," the name of the country, combined with the suffix "-ian," which indicates belonging or relation (e.g., "Italian," "Canadian"). "Egypt" itself originates from the Greek "Aígyptos," borrowed from the Late Egyptian "Hikuptah," a name for Memphis, the ancient capital. Over time, the term evolved through Latin ("Aegyptus") and Old French ("Egipte") before entering English. The suffix "-ian" has Latin roots ("-ianus"), commonly used to form adjectives and nouns denoting origin.
The Egyptian pyramids are among the most famous ancient structures in the world.
She studied Egyptian hieroglyphs to understand the culture better.
The museum displayed a collection of Egyptian artifacts.
He is an Egyptian who moved to Europe for work.
Egyptian cotton is prized for its softness and durability.