The Coptic language is the latest stage of the ancient Egyptian language, primarily used by the Coptic Orthodox Church and in some scholarly contexts. It evolved from the earlier Egyptian languages and incorporates elements from Greek, reflecting the influence of Hellenistic culture after Alexander the Great's conquest. Coptic is written using the Coptic alphabet, which is derived from the Greek alphabet with some additional characters. Although it is no longer spoken as a native language, it remains important for understanding early Christian texts and the history of Egypt, as well as for the study of ancient Egyptian civilization.