Egyptians
Egyptians (ē-jĭp′shəns)
The Egyptians (ē-jĭp′shəns) are the inhabitants or citizens of Egypt, a country in northeastern Africa. The term also refers to the descendants of the ancient civilization that existed in the region, known for their advancements in various fields such as architecture, mathematics, and medicine.
Etymology
The term "Egyptian" comes from the Greek word Aigyptos, which was the Greek pronunciation of the ancient Egyptian name Hwt-Ka-Ptah ("Mansion of the Spirit of Ptah"), originally the name of the city of Memphis. Memphis was the first capital of Egypt and a famous religious and trade center; its high status is attested to by the Greeks alluding the entire country by that name.
Pronunciation
- UK: /ɪˈdʒɪp.ʃən/
- US: /iˈdʒɪp.ʃən/
Related Terms
- Pharaoh: The political and religious leader of the Egyptian civilization in ancient times.
- Hieroglyphs: The formal writing system used by the ancient Egyptians.
- Pyramids: Monumental structures with a square or triangular base and four triangular sides, built as an eternal resting place for Pharaohs.
- Nile: The longest river in Africa and the primary water source of Egypt and Sudan.
- Cairo: The capital of Egypt, known for its own history and landmarks such as the Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx.
- Ancient Egypt: A civilization of ancient Northeastern Africa, concentrated along the lower reaches of the Nile River.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Egyptians
- Wikipedia's article - Egyptians
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