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Gaddafi
guh-DA-fee
Gaddafi (name) means a surname, an English transliteration of the Arabic name al-Qaḏḏāfiyy. Example: “Muammar Gaddafi ruled Libya for over four decades.”
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A surname, an English transliteration of the Arabic name al-Qaḏḏāfiyy.
"Muammar Gaddafi ruled Libya for over four decades."
How to use Gaddafi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA surname best known from Muammar Gaddafi, the former Libyan leader.
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Etymology
From Libyan Arabic, ultimately from an occupational Arabic term meaning "hurler" or "one who flings."
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What does “Gaddafi” mean?
The word “Gaddafi” means a surname, an English transliteration of the Arabic name al-Qaḏḏāfiyy. In plain terms, a surname best known from Muammar Gaddafi, the former Libyan leader.
How do you pronounce “Gaddafi”?
“Gaddafi” is pronounced guh-DA-fee (/ɡəˈdɑfi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Gaddafi” in a sentence?
Here is “Gaddafi” used in a sentence: “Muammar Gaddafi ruled Libya for over four decades.”
What part of speech is “Gaddafi”?
“Gaddafi” is a name.
Where does the word “Gaddafi” come from?
The word “Gaddafi” comes from Arabic. From Libyan Arabic, ultimately from an occupational Arabic term meaning "hurler" or "one who flings.".
Is “Gaddafi” a common word?
“Gaddafi” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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