Lebanese

[ leb-uh-neez, -nees ]

/ ˌlɛb əˈniz, -ˈnis /

adjective

of or relating to Lebanon or its natives or inhabitants.

noun, plural Leb·a·nese.

a native or inhabitant of Lebanon.

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Origin of Lebanese

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

OTHER WORDS FROM Lebanese

pro-Leb·a·nese, adjective, noun, plural pro·-Leb·a·nese.

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Example sentences from the Web for lebanese

The camera passes to each hostage in turn to allow them to plead with the Lebanese government to let them live.
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After almost five months without a solution, the lack of initiative is starting to embarrass the Lebanese government.
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Major General Jean Kahwaji of the Lebanese armed forces recently declared an “open-ended war” with the militants.
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In their midst stands a soldier with the Lebanese armed forces in a red beret, sporting an assault rifle and an unblinking stare.
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The group said 10 explosions were heard near Dimas, which is very close to the Lebanese border.
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He'd rear back and squint at Cam like a Lebanese fruit vendor and thoughtfully pick his nose.
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The ex-Marine was munching on a Lebanese tangerine and watching the Nile boats below.
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For nearly 10 years, the Lebanese have lived from tragedy to tragedy with no hope for their future.
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British Dictionary definitions for lebanese

Lebanese

/ (ˌlɛbəˈniːz) /

adjective

of or relating to Lebanon or its inhabitants

noun

a native or inhabitant of Lebanon

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