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Karnak

Karnak (noun) means a vast temple complex in Egypt, built on the site of the ancient city of Thebes. Example: “Tourists wandered among the towering columns of Karnak at sunrise.”

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A vast temple complex in Egypt, built on the site of the ancient city of Thebes.
"Tourists wandered among the towering columns of Karnak at sunrise."

How to use Karnak

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In plain EnglishA famous ancient Egyptian temple complex near modern Luxor.

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Etymology

From Arabic قرية and نَقِ (naqi) meaning fortified city.

Origin: Arabic

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What does “Karnak” mean?

The word “Karnak” means a vast temple complex in Egypt, built on the site of the ancient city of Thebes. In plain terms, a famous ancient Egyptian temple complex near modern Luxor.

How do you use “Karnak” in a sentence?

Here is “Karnak” used in a sentence: “Tourists wandered among the towering columns of Karnak at sunrise.”

What part of speech is “Karnak”?

“Karnak” is a noun.

What is the meaning of Karnak?

"Karnak" (noun) means a vast temple complex in Egypt, built on the site of the ancient city of Thebes.

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