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nile

/naΙͺl/
A2 Β· Elementaryβ˜…β˜…β˜†β˜†β˜†
noun

Simple Meaning

a very long river in Africa that flows through Egypt.

When to Use

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Elementary β€” simple everyday language

Examples in Conversation

β€œWe took a boat trip on the Nile River.”

β€œThe Nile is the longest river in the world.”

β–ΆFull Definition

The longest river in Africa, flowing north through Egypt into the Mediterranean Sea.

β€œThe Nile River has been a vital water source for Egyptian civilization for thousands of years.”

Related Words

Synonyms:
riverwaterway
Word Family:
Nilotic

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