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Libyan

American  
[lib-ee-uhn] / ˈlɪb i ən /

adjective

  1. of or relating to Libya or its inhabitants.


noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Libya.

  2. a Berber language of ancient Libya.

ˈLibyan British  
/ ˈlɪbɪən /

adjective

  1. of or relating to Libya, its people, or its language

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noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Libya

  2. the extinct Hamitic language of ancient Libya

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • anti-Libyan adjective
  • pro-Libyan adjective
  • trans-Libyan adjective

Etymology

Origin of Libyan

First recorded in 1535–45; Liby(a) + -an

Example Sentences

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Libyans have been enjoying Ramadan with feasts and fireworks -- but soaring prices, a devalued currency and political divisions have left many with little to celebrate.

From Barron's

A Libyan man accused of building the device used in the Lockerbie bombing has appeared in a US court as his lawyers attempt to stop his alleged confession being used as evidence at his trial.

From BBC

The United States has previously convicted at least two Libyans for involvement in the Benghazi attack.

From Barron's

Thousands turned out on Friday for the burial of the slain son of former Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi in a town that still holds allegiance to the late longtime leader.

From Barron's

Experts at Christie's say it is a foot sketch of the Libyan Sibyl which was later painted on the Sistine Chapel ceiling.

From BBC