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Tripolitan

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Relating to Tripoli, the city in Libya or Lebanon, and to its people and culture

adjective
/ˌtrɪpəˈlɪtən/

: tripolitano

The Tripolitan cuisine is known for its unique blend of spices and flavors.

Examples

In his first annual message to Congress, Jefferson attributed the release of the captured Tripolitan vessel to constitutional rather than tactical considerations.

Academic text (1997)
In presenting the facts this way, Jefferson undoubtedly was inviting Congress to specifically authorize offensive measures, and in response, Congress passed legislation that gave explicit authorization to the president to capture and make prizes of Tripolitan vessels.

Academic text (1997)
However, when one of the ships under Dale's command, the schooner Enterprise, encountered a Tripolitan cruiser and defeated it in battle, the captain of the Enterprise merely disabled the vessel, releasing it and its crew because the Enterprise was engaged in a supply mission.

Academic text (1997)
Many Tripolitan traditions are celebrated during the annual festival in the city.
Her book explores the rich history and culture of the Tripolitan people.

Surface Forms

Tripolitan positive

Morphology

Tripolitan = Tripoli (transparent) = Tripoli + an

The adjective is a regular demonym derived from the place name 'Tripoli' with the productive suffix '-an' (phonological 't' is inserted), so meaning is clear to learners.

Etymology

The word Tripolitan comes from the city name Tripoli, which itself comes from the Greek parts tri- 'three' and polis 'city' because the area once meant 'three cities', so Tripolitan describes something 'from or about Tripoli' in Libya or in Lebanon.