What is another word for copt?

Pronunciation: [kˈɒpt] (IPA)

Copt is a word that refers to the native Christian inhabitants of Egypt. However, there are various synonyms that can be used instead of the word copt. For instance, the term "Coptic Christian" can be used, which refers to Egyptian Christians who are part of the Coptic Orthodox Church. Another synonym is "Egyptian Christian," which denotes any Christian who hails from Egypt, regardless of their church affiliation. The word "Christian minority" can also be used to refer to the Coptic community since they are a minority group in Egypt. Finally, the term "Coptic-speaking Christian" is sometimes used to distinguish Copts from other Christians in Egypt who do not speak the Coptic language.

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    • Proper noun, singular
      coptic.

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Usage examples for Copt

The evening dinner was excellent, as the old copt, who for many years was a cook in the employment of the Cook Agency, was anxious to display his culinary skill.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz
In February, 1865, a copt, Abdul Melak, presented himself at the consulate of Jeddah, pretending to have just arrived from Abyssinia with a message from the Abouna to the Consul-General, purporting that if he could bring from H.M.'s Consul-General in Egypt a written declaration to the effect that, should the Emperor allow the Europeans in chains to depart, no steps would be taken to punish the offence, he, the Abouna, would engage himself to obtain their liberation, and become their security.
"A Narrative of Captivity in Abyssinia With Some Account of the Late Emperor Theodore, His Country and People"
Henry Blanc
In Cairo I married a copt.
"Queen Sheba's Ring"
H. Rider Haggard

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