Lebanese

American  

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

adjective

1. of or relating to Lebanon or its people.

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noun

Lebanese plural

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

• anti-Lebanese
  adjective
• pro-Lebanese
  adjective

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• Lebanese
  plural

Etymology

Origin of Lebanese

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

Example Sentences

He said residents in towns south of Tyre left after hearing reports in the Lebanese media that Israel might detonate nearby.

From Barron's • Jun. 28, 2026

Under the four-point framework, Israel will withdraw its forces from the South Litani area, with the Lebanese army taking exclusive control of the vacated territory.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

He said Israel was "allowing the Lebanese army to begin organising to take over some territory" in two pilot zones - one south of the Litani River and another north of it.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

Under US pressure, Lebanese and Israeli officials began direct talks in April in Washington, and a truce was announced on April 17 that ultimately failed to stop the fighting.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

I saw clearly the obvious European influence upon the Lebanese culture.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey