nile

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BrE /ˈnaɪl/ AmE /ˈnaɪl/

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1 RIVER [singular] B1

the longest river in the world, which flows through eastern Africa and into the Mediterranean Sea

el Nilo

Collocations Nile delta · Nile basin

  • The Nile is the longest river in Africa.

    El Nilo es el río más largo de África.

2 CULTURE [singular] B2

the ancient civilization that developed along the Nile River, known for its pyramids and hieroglyphics

la civilización egipcia antigua

Collocations Nile civilization · Nile culture

  • The Nile was the heart of ancient Egyptian civilization.

    El Nilo fue el corazón de la civilización egipcia antigua.