New Kingdom
noun
the period in the history of ancient Egypt, 1580–1085 b.c., comprising the 18th to 20th dynasties, characterized by the predominance of Thebes.
Also called
New Empire.
Compare
Middle Kingdom,
Old Kingdom.
British Dictionary definitions for new empire
New Kingdom
noun
a period of Egyptian history, extending from the 18th to the 20th dynasty (?1570–?1080 bc)