libyan
adj.adj. relating to the country of Libya in North Africa, its people, or its culture.
adj. relating to Libya or its inhabitants. Often used as a relational adjective to describe national origin, political entities, or cultural artifacts.
We enjoyed a delicious Libyan dinner last night.
The Libyan coastline stretches for nearly two thousand kilometers along the Mediterranean Sea.
Scholars are currently digitizing ancient Libyan manuscripts to preserve the linguistic heritage of the region for future generations of historians.
From Libya + -an. English since the 16th century.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Typically used attributively before a noun; when used as a noun to refer to a person, it follows standard capitalization rules for nationalities.
Last updated May 6, 2026