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Coptic

Syllabification: (Cop·tic)
Pronunciation: /ˈkäptik/
Definition of Coptic

noun

  • the language of the Copts, which represents the final stage of ancient Egyptian. It now survives only as the liturgical language of the Coptic Church.

adjective

  • relating to the Copts or their language.

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