Egyptology Meaning in English

word

US

ˌidʒəpˈtɑɫədʒi

ee-jup-TOL-uh-jee

UK

ˌiːdʒɪpˈtɒlədʒi

ee-jip-TOL-uh-jee

Definition

Egyptology is the study of the history, language, culture, and artifacts of ancient Egypt.

Usage & Nuances

Usually academic and formal; rarely used outside educational or museum contexts. 'Egyptologist' refers to a person who studies Egyptology. Often appears in phrases like 'study Egyptology' or 'the field of Egyptology.' Not to be confused with general 'history' or 'archaeology.'

• Spanish: egiptología
• Portuguese (BR): egiptologia
• Portuguese (PT): egiptologia
• Chinese (Simplified): 埃及学
• Chinese (Traditional): 埃及學
• Hindi: मिस्रविद्या
• Arabic: علم المصريات
• Bengali: ইজিপ্টোলজি - মিশরবিদ্যা
• Russian: египтология
• Japanese: エジプト学
• Vietnamese: Ai Cập học
• Korean: 이집트학
• Turkish: Mısırbilim
• Urdu: مصریات
• Indonesian: Egyptologi - Ilmu Mesir Kuno

Example Sentences

He is studying Egyptology at university.

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Egyptology involves learning about pyramids and mummies.

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Many museums have Egyptology exhibits.

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My dream job is to travel to Egypt and work in Egyptology.

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Thanks to Egyptology, we know so much about ancient pharaohs.

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He switched careers after falling in love with Egyptology during a trip to Cairo.

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