n. | 1. | a country at the northeastern corner of Africa. At one time it was joined with Syria to form the |
Noun | 1. | Egypt - a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC Synonyms: Arab Republic of Egypt, United Arab Republic |
2. | Egypt - 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 |