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English > 1 sense of the expression capital of Egypt:
NOUNlocationcapital of Egypt, Cairo, Al Qahira, El Qahira, Egyptian capitalthe capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa
English > capital of Egypt: 1 sense > noun 1, location
MeaningThe capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa; a major port just to the south of the Nile delta; formerly the home of the Pharaohs.
SynonymsCairo, Al Qahira, El Qahira, Egyptian capital
Instance ofnational capitalThe capital city of a nation
portA place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
MembersCaireneA native or inhabitant of Cairo
Part ofEgypt, Arab Republic of Egypt, United Arab RepublicA republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971