: the Afro-Asiatic language of the ancient Egyptians from earliest times to about the third century a.d.
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often egyptian: a typeface having little contrast between thick and thin strokes and squared serifs
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The show features 130 artifacts spanning more than 3,000 years of ancient Egyptian history, on loan from the Luxor Museum and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026 Fahim — the son of a former high-ranking official in the Egyptian government — was born in Cairo, spent part of his childhood in the United States and earned degrees from USC and Columbia.—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
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The Egyptian had extended his remarkable record of scoring in opening-round fixtures with Liverpool’s fourth goal in stoppage time, becoming the first player in Premier League history to score 10 goals in the first gameweek.—James Pearce, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025 The reigning Premier League Player of the Year, the Egyptian enjoyed a stellar campaign last term, scoring 29 goals to win a fourth Golden Boot as the league’s top scorer, equalling Thierry Henry’s record in the process.—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Egyptian