Synonyms for egypt

Noun

1. Egypt, Arab Republic of Egypt, United Arab Republic, African country, African nation

usage: 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

2. Egyptian Empire, Egypt, empire

usage: 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