Upper-Egyptian

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An Upper-Egyptian (Sa`idy, Arabic "صعيدي"), is a person from Upper-Egypt (Sa`id, Arabic "صعيد"). The etymology derives from "plain", having a sense of ascending. The terminal "-y" denotes the adjective.

Normally, the Upper-Egypt is less developed. It had more Christian missionary activities in 19th and early 20th centuries.

More violent incidents against Copts take place in small towns of Upper-Egypt than in other parts of the country.

Unfortunately, Upper-Egyptians are victims of jokes in Egypt. Currently, this is rejected by the Code of Conduct in the Egyptian media.

Sa`idy (Sahidic) refers also to a Coptic language dialect.

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