Copt
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- proper noun
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copto
- A serious deterioration in the situation of the Copts would create both a humanitarian and a political crisis.
- Copts and Muslims
- Copts in Egypt
- Copts attacked
Examples
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Although the Copts are literally Egypt's indigenous inhabitants, their situation under Muslim rule has always been precarious.
Academic text (2014) -
The pilgrimage is a prime opportunity for young Copts to meet potential spouses.
Blog text (21) -
Who benefits from the attempt to split Copt and Arab in Egypt?
Blog text (34) -
A glass ceiling prevented almost all Copts from rising too high in politics and government.
Blog text (3) -
The things that Sadek says are not what most Copts would say.
Blog text (34) -
Because of these ideas, many abuses against the Copts occurred.
Academic text (2003) -
Meanwhile, the number of Copts seeking to leave their homeland has grown exponentially.
Academic text (2014) -
Sadek is not admired by Egyptian Copts, who consider him a dangerous rabble-rouser.
Blog text (34) -
In Egypt, the first sectarian clashes between Muslims and Copts took place in 1980 in the slums of the city of Assyut.
Academic text (1991) -
In Egypt, Copts celebrate many unique traditions that reflect their rich cultural heritage.
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Copt comes from an old word meaning 'Egyptian' and shares the same root as Egypt. It came to English through Arabic and Greek, and that's why Copt refers to an Egyptian Christian person and their community.