Lebanese

American  

[leb-uh-neez, -nees] / ˌlɛb əˈniz, -ˈnis /

adjective

1. of or relating to Lebanon or its people.

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Lebanon.

Lebanese British  

/ ˌlɛbəˈniːz /

adjective

1. of or relating to Lebanon or its inhabitants

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Lebanon

Usage

Lebanese is used as a plural noun (a candidate favored by the Lebanese ), but it's relatively rare as a singular noun (the candidate who is a Lebanese ).

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• pro-Lebanese
  adjective
• anti-Lebanese
  adjective

Inflected Forms

noun

• Lebanese
  plural

Etymology

Origin of Lebanese

First recorded in 1915–20; Leban(on) + -ese

Example Sentences

Multiple U.S.-brokered ceasefires between the Lebanese and Israeli governments have failed to stop the fighting.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The Lebanese health ministry said at least eight people were killed and 32 were injured, but added that the figures were provisional because rescuers were still searching through rubble.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The heads of the Pakistani and Lebanese armed forces agreed to boost cooperation on Tuesday as they met in Pakistan with peace talks over the Middle East war dragging on.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

It has also brought together Israeli and Lebanese army officials to enhance security coordination around their shared opponent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

My friend and I tried the new Lebanese restaurant.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison