Egipcios (en. Egyptians)

/e.xiˈpθjos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Inhabitants of Egypt, especially in antiquity.
The Egyptians built the famous pyramids.
Los egipcios construyeron las famosas pirámides.
Culture and civilization developed along the Nile.
The religion of the Egyptians was filled with gods.
La religión de los egipcios estaba llena de dioses.
Ethnic group of present-day Egypt.
Modern Egyptians are descendants of those ancient inhabitants.
Los egipcios modernos son descendientes de aquellos antiguos habitantes.

Etymology

From Latin "Aegyptius" and this from Greek "Aigyptios."

Common Phrases and Expressions

Ancient Egyptians
Referring to the civilization that existed in Egypt thousands of years ago.
Egipcios antiguos
Egyptian gods
Deities worshiped in the religion of ancient Egypt.
Dioses egipcios

Related Words

Egypt
Country in northeastern Africa where the Egyptians lived.
Egipto
pyramid
Monumental structure that the Egyptians built as tombs.
pirámide

Slang Meanings

People of Egypt, sometimes used disparagingly.
This place is full of Egyptians who do not respect the rules.
Este lugar está lleno de egipcios que no respetan las normas.