Lebanese

American  

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

adjective

1. of or relating to Lebanon or its people.

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noun

PLURAL

Lebanese

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

• anti-Lebanese adjectiveanti-Lebanese
• pro-Lebanese adjectivepro-Lebanese

Etymology

Origin of Lebanese

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

Example Sentences

“There are times when it is easier to flee,” Leo told Lebanese officials and diplomats in Beirut on Sunday.

From The Wall Street Journal

Pope Leo XIV has arrived in the Lebanese capital Beirut a week after Israeli air strikes hit the Lebanese capital.

From BBC

Few know her real name, María Harfuch Hidalgo, whose paternal surname reflects her Lebanese ancestry.

From Los Angeles Times

Spokesmen for Hezbollah and the Lebanese prime minister’s office didn’t respond to requests for comment.

From The Wall Street Journal

Nevertheless, the trip is still on, Lebanese officials say.

From Los Angeles Times