Lebanese

[ leb-uh-neez, -nees ]

adjective

1. of or relating to Lebanon or its people.

noun

, plural Leb·a·nese.

1. a native or inhabitant of Lebanon.

Lebanese

/ ˌlɛbəˈniːz /

adjective

1. of or relating to Lebanon or its inhabitants

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Lebanon

Usage Note

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 Words From

• an·ti-Leb·a·nese adjective noun plural antiLebanese
• pro-Leb·a·nese adjective noun plural proLebanese

Word History and Origins

Origin of Lebanese¹

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

Example Sentences

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.

From Washington Post

Soldiers shot at them, and they returned to Lebanese territory, according to the Israeli military.

From Washington Post

One 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.

From Washington Post

Two Lebanese films were nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, one in 2017 and 2018.

From Time

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.

From Quartz

The camera passes to each hostage in turn to allow them to plead with the Lebanese government to let them live.

From The Daily Beast

After almost five months without a solution, the lack of initiative is starting to embarrass the Lebanese government.

From The Daily Beast

Major General Jean Kahwaji of the Lebanese armed forces recently declared an “open-ended war” with the militants.

From The Daily Beast

In their midst stands a soldier with the Lebanese armed forces in a red beret, sporting an assault rifle and an unblinking stare.

From The Daily Beast

The group said 10 explosions were heard near Dimas, which is very close to the Lebanese border.

From The Daily Beast

He'd rear back and squint at Cam like a Lebanese fruit vendor and thoughtfully pick his nose.

From Project Gutenberg

The ex-Marine was munching on a Lebanese tangerine and watching the Nile boats below.

From Project Gutenberg

For nearly 10 years, the Lebanese have lived from tragedy to tragedy with no hope for their future.

From Project Gutenberg