pharaohs

1. The kings of ancient Egypt (see also Egypt ). The pharaohs headed strong governments. They are remembered for establishing extensive irrigation systems and for building as tombs the imposing pyramids , which still stand today.

Notes

In the biblical account of the Exodus , a pharaoh refused to let the Israelites under Moses leave Egypt.

Example Sentences

Hearing her discuss the Old Testament, Exodus, the pharaohs and Joseph, the pope pronounced her a theologian.

From Los Angeles Times

Much of his work had little to do with the pharaohs, though.

From New York Times

Schenti were worn by pharaohs and, later, members of lower social classes.

From National Geographic

Egypt's pharaohs expected to become gods in the afterlife.

From National Geographic

For many Egyptians, the pharaohs — whose skin color and ancestry are still a matter of scientific debate — were Egyptian, not African.

From New York Times