adjective
noun
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a native or inhabitant of Libya
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the extinct Hamitic language of ancient Libya
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Etymology
Origin of Libyan
Example Sentences
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They are believed to have come from Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi's notorious intelligence network run by his spy chief Abdullah Senussi.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
Under the Obama administration, an international coalition targeting the Libyan regime of Muammar Gaddafi during the country’s 2011 civil war struck his fleeing convoy, leading to his capture and killing by rebel fighters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026
Recent drawdowns include smaller taps in the 2011 due to the Libyan crisis and in 2005 after Hurricane Katrina.
From MarketWatch ● May 28, 2026
During the interview, Belgacem accused Dbeibah of having "carried out no project on the scale of the Libyan state in the last five years".
From Barron's ● May 26, 2026
I saw the Libyan Desert, where nomads tend their camels as they did a thousand years ago.
From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins
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