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 Words From

• an·ti-Lib·y·an adjective noun
• pro-Lib·y·an adjective noun
• trans-Lib·y·an adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Libyan¹

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

Example Sentences

"There are no grounds to accuse the Libyan security teams or the LFF of deliberately orchestrating this incident," a statement added.

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The SNP first minister, Alex Salmond, was outraged when Labour prime minister, Tony Blair struck a prisoner transfer deal in the Libyan desert with Colonel Gaddafi.

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It has an agreement with the UN-backed Libyan government, under which Italy trains and funds the coastguard to intercept migrant boats.

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The Opens Arms ship was carrying 147 migrants who had been picked up off the Libyan coast when it was prevented from docking in Lampedusa.

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Only one person has been convicted of involvement in the bombing, a Libyan who was found guilty of playing a key role in the plot to bring down the plane.

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