Definitions

1. noun

A member of a Christian church in Egypt, Ethiopia, or Eritrea, or a member of any of several churches that originated from the church of Alexandria.

“The Coptic Church in Egypt is one of the oldest Christian churches in the world.”

2. adjective

Relating to the Coptic Church or its people.

“The Coptic museum in Cairo is dedicated to the history and culture of the Coptic people.”

3. noun

A script or language used by the Coptic Church.

“The Coptic language is an ancient form of the Egyptian language.”