Synonyms for Egypt (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (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):
Arab Republic of Egypt, United Arab Republic
WordNet sense 2 (an ancient empire west of Israel; centered on the Nile River and ruled by a Pharaoh; figured in many events described in the Old Testament):
Egyptian Empire
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