Lebanese
of or relating to Lebanon or its people.
Origin of Lebanese
1usage note For Lebanese
Other words from Lebanese
- an·ti-Leb·a·nese, adjective, noun, plural an·ti-Leb·a·nese
- pro-Leb·a·nese, adjective, noun, plural pro-Leb·a·nese.
Words Nearby Lebanese
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How to use Lebanese in a sentence
For Cosmas, the experience instilled a new understanding of her own mother, a Lebanese immigrant who had also found herself facing first-time parenthood under lonely circumstances.
The strange and lonely transformation of first-time mothers in the pandemic | Caitlin Gibson | June 3, 2021 | Washington PostSoldiers shot at them, and they returned to Lebanese territory, according to the Israeli military.
Israeli forces hit Hamas tunnels in Gaza as all-out war looms; more rockets rain down | Steve Hendrix, Michael E. Miller, Shira Rubin | May 14, 2021 | Washington PostOne of the most joyful meals I had in recent months was outdoors under heat lamps at the Lebanese restaurant Au Za’atar in New York City’s East Village.
Chickpeas, tomatoes and za’atar are the stars of this fun pizza on a pita | Ellie Krieger | April 22, 2021 | Washington PostTwo Lebanese films were nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, one in 2017 and 2018.
That includes a community of Lebanese entrepreneurs who have escaped an economic crisis at home to build a sizable presence in the country’s physical retail sector.
Côte d’Ivoire’s informal economy has come online and the government’s not happy | Kingsley Kobo | February 16, 2021 | Quartz
The camera passes to each hostage in turn to allow them to plead with the Lebanese government to let them live.
A Sunni-Shia Love Story Imperiled by al Qaeda | Ruth Michaelson | December 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAfter almost five months without a solution, the lack of initiative is starting to embarrass the Lebanese government.
A Sunni-Shia Love Story Imperiled by al Qaeda | Ruth Michaelson | December 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTMajor General Jean Kahwaji of the Lebanese armed forces recently declared an “open-ended war” with the militants.
A Sunni-Shia Love Story Imperiled by al Qaeda | Ruth Michaelson | December 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn their midst stands a soldier with the Lebanese armed forces in a red beret, sporting an assault rifle and an unblinking stare.
A Sunni-Shia Love Story Imperiled by al Qaeda | Ruth Michaelson | December 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe group said 10 explosions were heard near Dimas, which is very close to the Lebanese border.
Israel Sends Warning to Assad, Russia and Iran With Damascus Airstrikes | Creede Newton | December 7, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe'd rear back and squint at Cam like a Lebanese fruit vendor and thoughtfully pick his nose.
Telempathy | Vance SimondsThe ex-Marine was munching on a Lebanese tangerine and watching the Nile boats below.
The Egyptian Cat Mystery | Harold Leland GoodwinFor nearly 10 years, the Lebanese have lived from tragedy to tragedy with no hope for their future.
British Dictionary definitions for Lebanese
/ (ˌlɛbəˈniːz) /
of or relating to Lebanon or its inhabitants
a native or inhabitant of Lebanon
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