Lebanese

[leb-uh-neez, -nees]

adjective

1. of or relating to Lebanon or its people.

noun

plural

Lebanese 

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

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 anti-Lebanese
• pro-Lebanese adjective pro-Lebanese

Word History and Origins

Origin of Lebanese¹

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

Example Sentences

Netanyahu devoted the latter section of his speech to Israel's regional neighbours, saying it was close to a de-escalation agreement with Syria and calling on the Lebanese government to step-up its efforts to disarm Hezbollah.

From BBC

The Lebanese prime minister called on the international community to urge Israel to stop what he described as intimidation and attacks, and to fulfil its ceasefire obligations.

From BBC

A former Lebanese ambassador to Iran confirms the existence of Sadr's letter.

From BBC

But he also reserved some anger for the Lebanese government, saying that this was another series in its “squandering of national sovereignty.”

From Los Angeles Times

Hezbollah, the Lebanese Shia militant and political movement, says it will disregard a decision by Lebanon's government to task the army with establishing a state monopoly on arms.

From BBC