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.

Dutch: Arabische Republiek Egypte, Egypte
Polish: Arabska Republika Egiptu, Egipt

An ancient empire to the west of Israel; centered on the Nile River and ruled by a Pharaoh; figured in many events described in the Old Testament.

synonym: Egyptian Empire.