Definition of Tripolitans. Meaning of Tripolitans. Synonyms of Tripolitans

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Definition of Tripolitans

Tripolitan
Tripolitan Tri*pol"i*tan, a. Of or pertaining to Tripoli or its inhabitants; Tripoline. -- n. A native or inhabitant of Tripoli.

Meaning of Tripolitans from wikipedia

- Jefferson refused to pay this tribute. Sweden had been at war with the Tripolitans since 1800. The First Barbary War was the first major American war fought...
- the vessel to accept its surrender, the Tripolitans hoisted their flag and fired upon Enterprise. The Tripolitans again attempted to board the American...
- The USS Enterprise of the Mediterranean Squadron capturing a Tripolitan Corsair during the First Barbary War, 1801...
- an increased tribute, which essentially constituted a bribe to stop Tripolitans preying on Danish merchant ships. He also captured two Danish vessels...
- the Tripolitans who were now gathering along the s**** and in small boats, the larger Syren was nearby providing covering fire at the Tripolitan s****...
- (Orcadia) OswestryOswestrians (Oswestria) ShropshireSalopians (Salopia) TripoliTripolitans (Tripolis) VeniceVenetians Wolverhampton → Wulfrunians...
- North Africa in the early 19th century. Sweden had been at war with the Tripolitans since 1800 and was joined by the newly independent US.[unreliable source...
- in the explosion of Gunboat No. 3 during a similar attack against the Tripolitans. See USS Meredith for ships that have been named in his honor. Biography...
- U.S. naval officer Stephen Decatur boarding a Tripolitan gunboat during the First Barbary War, 1804...
- After administering to the relief of the distresses of the wounded Tripolitans, and the wants of the crew, Capt. Sterrett ordered the ship of the enemy...