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Keywords: Egypt, Christian, Sect, Egyptians, Descendants

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An Egyptian race thought to be descendants of the ancient Egyptians.

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The principal sect of Christians in Egypt and the valley of the Nile.

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Christians of Egypt

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Group of the Egyptian population considering themselves as the true descendants of the ancient Egyptians. The Copts are distinguished by their Christian beliefs.

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Christian sect of Egypt; tended to support Islamic invasions of this area in preference to Byzantine rule. (p. 335)

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