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Egyptian royal okay with series being broadcast (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pharaoh

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'egyptian' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for pharaoh that I've seen before include "Former Egyptian ruler" , "Eg, Tutankhamen" , "Royal ruler in ancient Egypt" , "Old Egyptian king" , "Ancient Egyptian ruler" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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