Lebanese

[ leb-uh-neez, -nees ]

/ ˌlɛb əˈniz, -ˈnis /

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adjective

of or relating to Lebanon or its people.

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

usage note for Lebanese

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 Lebanese

an·ti-Leb·a·nese, adjective, noun, plural an·ti-Leb·a·nesepro-Leb·a·nese, adjective, noun, plural pro-Leb·a·nese.

Words nearby Lebanese

Leavis, Leavitt, leavy, Leawood, Leb, Lebanese, Lebanon, Lebanon Mountains, lebbek, leben, Lebensraum

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How to use Lebanese in a sentence

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.
The strange and lonely transformation of first-time mothers in the pandemic|Caitlin Gibson|June 3, 2021|Washington Post
Soldiers shot at them, and they returned to Lebanese territory, according to the Israeli military.
Israeli forces hit Hamas tunnels in Gaza as all-out war looms; more rockets rain down|Steve Hendrix, Michael E. Miller, Shira Rubin|May 14, 2021|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.
Chickpeas, tomatoes and za’atar are the stars of this fun pizza on a pita|Ellie Krieger|April 22, 2021|Washington Post
Two Lebanese films were nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, one in 2017 and 2018.
Films From the Middle East and North Africa Often Struggle to Reach Viewers in the Region. A New Streaming Service Aims to Bring Them Home|Suyin Haynes|March 1, 2021|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.
Côte d’Ivoire’s informal economy has come online and the government’s not happy|Kingsley Kobo|February 16, 2021|Quartz
The camera passes to each hostage in turn to allow them to plead with the Lebanese government to let them live.
A Sunni-Shia Love Story Imperiled by al Qaeda|Ruth Michaelson|December 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
After almost five months without a solution, the lack of initiative is starting to embarrass the Lebanese government.
A Sunni-Shia Love Story Imperiled by al Qaeda|Ruth Michaelson|December 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Major General Jean Kahwaji of the Lebanese armed forces recently declared an “open-ended war” with the militants.
A Sunni-Shia Love Story Imperiled by al Qaeda|Ruth Michaelson|December 26, 2014|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.
A Sunni-Shia Love Story Imperiled by al Qaeda|Ruth Michaelson|December 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The group said 10 explosions were heard near Dimas, which is very close to the Lebanese border.
Israel Sends Warning to Assad, Russia and Iran With Damascus Airstrikes|Creede Newton|December 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He'd rear back and squint at Cam like a Lebanese fruit vendor and thoughtfully pick his nose.
Telempathy|Vance Simonds
The ex-Marine was munching on a Lebanese tangerine and watching the Nile boats below.
The Egyptian Cat Mystery|Harold Leland Goodwin
For nearly 10 years, the Lebanese have lived from tragedy to tragedy with no hope for their future.
Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006|Various

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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