Cairenes
(sometimes lowercase) of or relating to Cairo, Egypt.
a native or resident of Cairo, Egypt.
Contemporary Examples
Deep Rifts Drive Egypt’s Anti-Morsi Protests Mike Giglio January 31, 2013
Deep Rifts Drive Egypt’s Anti-Morsi Protests Mike Giglio January 31, 2013
Egypt in Chaos as Protesters Call for Military Council to Transfer Power Mike Giglio November 19, 2011
Benghazi Arrest and Killing Michael Tomasky October 24, 2012
Historical Examples
Mentone, Cairo, and Corfu Constance Fenimore Woolson
Bonaparte in Egypt and the Egyptians of To-day Haji A. Browne
Bonaparte in Egypt and the Egyptians of To-day Haji A. Browne
Mentone, Cairo, and Corfu Constance Fenimore Woolson
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