Copt
- noun
- /kɒpt/
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copto
- Copts have a socio-economically privileged position in Egypt, which is resented, and in my personal experience, they often behave aggressively toward the majority culture.
Examples
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Copts are persecuted in Egypt.
Academic text (2011) -
Copts have occupied an ambivalent position in the social scale; as Christians, they are considered inferior to Muslims, but their individual status effectively depends on more material criteria.
Academic text (1999) -
Copts are involved in this mess.
Blog text (34) -
Copts will face new barriers, formal and informal, to advancement on the job, to getting government contracts, to fair treatment in land and inheritance disputes, and so on.
Blog text (3) -
The Copts celebrate Christmas with beautiful traditions and special church services.
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Many Copts face challenges in practicing their faith freely in Egypt.
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The Copts have a rich cultural heritage that includes unique art and music.
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.
