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
  adjective
• pro-Lebanese
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of Lebanese

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

Example Sentences

A Lebanese official told AFP that the country would seek "the consolidation of the ceasefire" during the talks in Washington.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Before the meeting with the Israeli envoy, Le Pen had the previous day been seen meeting the Lebanese ambassador, who thanked her for her solidarity as his country sought a lasting ceasefire with neighbouring Israel.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

His comments came after launched its first strike on the Lebanese capital, Beirut, since a ceasefire was agreed in April.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The Lebanese casualty figures do not distinguish between civilians and combatants.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Zeitoun had watched elephants as a boy, when a Lebanese circus passed through Jableh.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers