Libyan
adjective
of or relating to Libya or its inhabitants.
libyan
British
/ ˈlɪbɪən /
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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American special forces, wearing both U.S. and Libyan patches, assisted in a mock hostage rescue involving 50 Libyan fighters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
A Libyan captain on a nearby ship was calling to ask if he understood the new rules governing a waterway that transports around one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
"It will be towed safely to one of the Libyan ports following coordination with the relevant authorities."
From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026
According to Italy's Civil Protection Department, the carrier is located in international waters, but within the Libyan search and rescue zone.
From Barron's • Mar. 22, 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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