1. An ancient empire to the west of Israel; centred on the Nile River and ruled by a Pharaoh; figured in many events described in the Old Testament
   - Egyptian Empire
    
2. 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
   - Arab Republic of Egypt, United Arab Republic

Type of: African country, African nation, empire, imperium

Part of: Africa, Arab League, Middle East, Mideast, Near East

Encyclopedia: Egypt, PA