1. (

• Egypt ,
• Arab_Republic_of_Egypt ,
• United_Arab_Republic

) 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 ;

2. (

• Egyptian_Empire ,
• Egypt ,

) 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 ;