Definitions

1. noun

A city in northwestern Libya, on the Mediterranean Sea.

“The ancient city of Tripoli was an important center of trade in the Mediterranean region.”

2. noun

A type of plaster or mortar made from gypsum or lime, often used in architecture.

“The ancient Greeks used tripoli to build their famous temples and monuments.”

3. proper noun

The capital and largest city of Libya, situated on the Mediterranean coast.

“The residents of Tripoli came out to protest the new government policies.”