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Libya
LIH-bee-uh
Libya (name) means a country in North Africa, with Tripoli as its capital. Example: “Libya borders Egypt, Tunisia, and Algeria along the Mediterranean coast.”
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A country in North Africa, with Tripoli as its capital.
"He is one of the tens of thousands of Chadians who fled last year’s fighting in Libya and are now back in their homeland."
— David McKenzie, Chad’s migrant workers pay price for Libya conflict (2012)
"Libya borders Egypt, Tunisia, and Algeria along the Mediterranean coast."
How to use Libya
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA North African country on the Mediterranean coast.
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_____ borders Egypt, Tunisia, and Algeria along the Mediterranean coast.
Etymology
From Latin Libya, from Ancient Greek Libúē, in use in English since the 16th century.
Class of 1500
Libya joined the language around 1500.
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What does “Libya” mean?
The word “Libya” means a country in North Africa, with Tripoli as its capital. In plain terms, a North African country on the Mediterranean coast.
How do you pronounce “Libya”?
“Libya” is pronounced LIH-bee-uh (/ˈlɪbi.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Libya” in a sentence?
Here is “Libya” used in a sentence: “Libya borders Egypt, Tunisia, and Algeria along the Mediterranean coast.”
What part of speech is “Libya”?
“Libya” is a name.
Where does the word “Libya” come from?
The word “Libya” dates back to around 1500 and comes from Ancient Greek. From Latin Libya, from Ancient Greek Libúē, in use in English since the 16th century.
Is “Libya” a common word?
“Libya” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the capital of Libya?
The capital of Libya is Tripoli. Libya is a country located in North Africa.
Where is Libya located?
Libya is a country in North Africa. Its capital city is Tripoli.
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