Definitions of Tripoli
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the capital and chief port and largest city of Libya; in northwestern Libya on the Mediterranean Sea; founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BCsynonyms: Tarabulus Al-Gharb, capital of Libyaexample of:national capitalthe capital city of a nation
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a port city and commercial center in northwestern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Seasynonyms: Tarabulus, Tarabulus Ash-Sham, Trablousexample of:city, metropolis, urban centera large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districtsporta place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
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