Benghazi

American

[ben-gah-zee, beng-] / bɛnˈgɑ zi, bɛŋ- /

Or Bengasi

noun

a seaport in N Libya: former capital.

Benghazi British

/ bɛnˈɡɑːzɪ /

noun

Ancient names: Hesperides. Berenice. a port in N Libya, on the Gulf of Sidra: centre of Italian colonization (1911–42); scene of much fighting in World War II. Pop: 1 080 500 (2002 est)

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Example Sentences

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He intervened in Libya against Moammar Gadhafi’s military to prevent a massacre in Benghazi.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

Since June, "you have... well north of 200 military cargo flights that landed in eastern Libya between Benghazi and Kufra directly and presumably delivered weapons to the RSF," said Badi.

From Barron's • Nov. 21, 2025

The Government of National Stability, based in Benghazi, also rejected reports that it would take deportees.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2025

Now, after overcoming a difficult adolescence and the challenge of nurturing a neurodivergent son, she feels much more ectothermic than she did during her childhood in Benghazi, Libya.

From Salon • Jan. 29, 2025

Abdu’l-Bahá said:— The news of the Battle of Benghazi grieves my heart.

From Bahá’u’lláh and the New Era by Esslemont, J. E. (John Ebenezer)

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