ankh
/æŋk/
C1 · Advanced★☆☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
an ancient Egyptian symbol that looks like a cross with a loop on top, meaning life.
When to Use
📚Academic Writing📰News & Media
Advanced — complex ideas, academic/professional
Examples in Conversation
“She wore a gold ankh necklace she bought in Egypt.”
“The ankh is one of the most famous symbols from ancient Egypt.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A cross shaped like a T with a loop at the top, the Egyptian hieroglyph representing the Egyptian triliteral ꜥnḫ and often used as an amulet or charm for this concept.
Related Words
Synonyms:
symbolhieroglyph
Word Family:
ankhs