Etymology

Libya

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Today it means: A country in North Africa. Capital: Tripoli. Full definition →

Latin Libya ← Ancient Greek Λιβύη
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromΛιβύη
  2. Latin · derived fromLibya
  3. English todayLibya

From Latin Libya, from Ancient Greek Λιβύη (Libúē). Attested in English since the 16th century.

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