Libyan

[lib-ee-uhn]

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

/ ˈlɪbɪən /

adjective

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

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Libya

2. the extinct Hamitic language of ancient Libya

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Libyan¹

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

Example Sentences

The increase in U.A.E. weapons deliveries was corroborated by Libyan, Egyptian and European officials familiar with the situation.

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Libyan authorities said in July there were up to four million irregular migrants in the country.

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Sarkozy has always denied doing anything wrong in a case involving allegations that his 2007 presidential campaign was funded by millions of euros in Libyan cash.

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Given the risk of drowning during the crossing or of detention by Libyan authorities, it's a journey many take out of desperation.

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"In the Libyan area, you get captured. In the north, you die because there is no one there."

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