noun
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
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA famous ancient Egyptian temple complex near modern Luxor.
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Etymology
Comes from Arabic قرية and نَقِ (naqi), meaning fortified city.
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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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