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libyan

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɫɪˌbiən// libyan

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.


SIMPLE

We enjoyed a delicious Libyan dinner last night.

CONTEXTUAL

The Libyan coastline stretches for nearly two thousand kilometers along the Mediterranean Sea.

COMPLEX

Scholars are currently digitizing ancient Libyan manuscripts to preserve the linguistic heritage of the region for future generations of historians.

Origin

From Libya + -an. English since the 16th century.

Usage

Typically used attributively before a noun; when used as a noun to refer to a person, it follows standard capitalization rules for nationalities.

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