Benghazi Definition & Meaning

benghazi
noun
  1. port in northern Libya on the Gulf of Sidra; formerly a joint capital of Libya with Tripoli

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  • "Libya's extremists tighten grip over Benghazi"
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  • "Radical Islamic militias conquer more army bases, tightening grip on Benghazi"
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