Tripoli Meaning in English

word

US

ˈtɹɪpəɫi

TRIP-uh-lee

UK

tɹˈɪpəlˌi

trip-UH-lee

Definition

Tripoli is the capital city of Libya, located in North Africa on the Mediterranean coast. There is also another city named Tripoli in Lebanon, but the Libyan city is more commonly referred to by this name.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly refers to the capital of Libya; if you mean the city in Lebanon, specify 'Tripoli, Lebanon'. Sometimes mentioned in news about North Africa or Mediterranean politics.

• Spanish: Trípoli
• Portuguese (BR): Trípoli
• Portuguese (PT): Trípoli
• Chinese (Simplified): 的黎波里
• Chinese (Traditional): 的黎波里
• Hindi: त्रिपोली
• Arabic: طرابلس
• Bengali: ত্রিপোলি
• Russian: Триполи
• Japanese: トリポリ
• Vietnamese: Tripoli
• Korean: 트리폴리
• Turkish: Trablus
• Urdu: طرابلس
• Indonesian: Tripoli

Example Sentences

Tripoli is the capital city of Libya.

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People in Tripoli speak Arabic.

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My friend visited Tripoli last year.

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Flights to Tripoli are sometimes difficult to find.

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Many families in Tripoli like to spend evenings by the sea.

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You need a visa to travel to Tripoli from most countries.

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