: the Afro-Asiatic language of the ancient Egyptians from earliest times to about the third century a.d.
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often not capitalized: a typeface having little contrast between thick and thin strokes and squared serifs
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According to ancient Egyptian religion, Osiris was killed by his brother Seth, but Osiris’ son Horus resurrected his father with a wave of his staff.—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025 Read Next World 2,500-year-old tombs unearthed near iconic Egyptian temple.—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
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Led by internationally savvy Mohamed Mansour, who has Egyptian and United Kingdom citizenship, and the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, SDFC’s investors paid a record-breaking $500 million expansion fee to create MLS’ 30th franchise.—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025 The Egyptian is the only player in the squad who makes the kind of runs in behind that Haaland does and, on paper, has a decent scoring record, with five from his 11 City appearances in all competitions, including the winner on Sunday.—Sam Lee, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Egyptian
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