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Libyan

LIH-bee-uhn

Libyan (adj) means relating to Libya, its people, or its culture. Example: “The exhibit featured Libyan textiles and pottery.”

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adj

Relating to Libya, its people, or its culture.

"The exhibit featured Libyan textiles and pottery."

noun

A person from Libya or of Libyan descent.

"Several Libyans attended the conference as delegates."

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In plain EnglishRelating to Libya, or a person from there.

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Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Libyans plural

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Etymology

From Libya plus the suffix -an, in use since the 16th century.

· First attested 1500

Class of 1500 Libyan joined the language around 1500.

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Rhymes for Libyan

yan Ryan Aryan Mayan Bryan Kenyan banyan Bunyan Vyvyan Kalyan Narayan Saroyan

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Libyan” mean?

The word “Libyan” means relating to Libya, its people, or its culture. In plain terms, relating to Libya, or a person from there.

How do you pronounce “Libyan”?

“Libyan” is pronounced LIH-bee-uhn (/ˈlɪbi.ən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Libyan” in a sentence?

Here is “Libyan” used in a sentence: “The exhibit featured Libyan textiles and pottery.”

What part of speech is “Libyan”?

Depending on how it is used, “Libyan” can be an adjective and a noun.

Where does the word “Libyan” come from?

The word “Libyan” dates back to around 1500. From Libya plus the suffix -an, in use since the 16th century.

Is “Libyan” a common word?

“Libyan” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Libyan” have?

“Libyan” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Libya, its people, or its culture.