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What is the difference between egypt and alexandria?

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egypt

English

Alternative forms

* (archaic)

Proper noun

(en proper noun)
  • A country in North Africa. Official name: Arab Republic of Egypt.
  • (historical) A civilization based around the river Nile, on its lower reaches nearer the Mediterranean.

    • Synonyms

    * (modern country) Arab Republic of Egypt * (civilization) Ancient Egypt, Egyptian civilization

    Derived terms

    * Egyptian * gypsy

    See also

    * United Arab Republic * *

    External links

    * (wikipedia "Egypt") ----

    alexandria

    English

    (wikipedia Alexandria)

    Proper noun

    (en proper noun)
  • A city and port in Egypt.
  • Any of a number of cities bearing the same name, including Alexandria, Virginia, USA.
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