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

- Cederström in blockading Tripoli, the Swedes having been at war with the Tripolitans since 1800.[citation needed] On 31 May 1801, Dale's successor, Commodore...
- between the United States Navy and Tripolitan Navy. The Tripolitans managed to capture USS Franklin. After the Tripolitan defeat on August 1, 1801, the US...
- the vessel to accept its surrender, the Tripolitans hoisted their flag and fired upon Enterprise. The Tripolitans again attempted to board the American...
- engagement between the US Navy and the Tripolitans during the First Barbay War. The Americans launched a raid to burn Tripolitan vessels carrying wheat. The raid...
- to the Tripolitans to ****ure their surrender. While this was happening, some Tripolitans attempted to sink the ship but failed. The Tripolitans looted...
- an increased tribute, which essentially constituted a bribe to stop Tripolitans preying on Danish merchant ships. He also captured two Danish vessels...
- the Tripolitans saw this and began firing at it. The Intrepid suddenly exploded, killing all of its 13 crew members, most likely caused by Tripolitan fire...
- days later, he raised the blockade headed towards Malta, allowing the Tripolitans to regroup and attack US merchant ships. His action angered the US president...
- 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...
- later arrived to bolster the attempt at denying the harbors use by the Tripolitans. The Swedish decided to make their own peace with Tripoli, leaving the...