adj
Uncommon
Libyan
LIH-bee-uhn
Libyan (adj) means relating to Libya, its people, or its culture. Example: “The exhibit featured Libyan textiles and pottery.”
adj
1
Relating to Libya, its people, or its culture.
"The exhibit featured Libyan textiles and pottery."
noun
1
A person from Libya or of Libyan descent.
"No one in Faya forgets that French air force raids drove the Libyans out of Faya, prompting them to abandon their tanks with less than Gaddafian revolutionary zeal and hightail it back home on foot."
— Jeffrey Tayler, Angry Wind: Through Muslim Black Africa by Truck (2005)
"Several Libyans attended the conference as delegates."
"Their frustration has surfaced in protests in several Libyan cities over the last few days, most notably in Benghazi, the seat of the revolution, where Libyans stormed the National Transitional Council building."
— Moni Basu, Libyans face tough challenges in building a new nation (2012)
How to use Libyan
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to Libya, or a person from there.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Libyans
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Etymology
From Libya plus the suffix -an, in use since the 16th century.
Class of 1500
Libyan joined the language around 1500.
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Rhymes for Libyan
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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.
