Lebanese

American  

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

adjective

1. of or relating to Lebanon or its people.

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noun

plural

Lebanese

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

• anti-Lebanese adjectiveanti-Lebanese
• pro-Lebanese adjectivepro-Lebanese

Etymology

Origin of Lebanese

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

Example Sentences

Geryes Bejjani, a 33-year-old Lebanese man, said he had come with friends to "carry a message of peace and coexistence," despite the difficulty of travelling from his homeland which has been dragged into the war.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The peacekeeping force patrols the "Blue Line" - the de facto border between Lebanon and Israel, in collaboration with the Lebanese army.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Lebanese officials said diplomatic practice prevents them from forcibly removing anyone from the embassy compound.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said the Lebanese Red Cross was distributing aid to households, including blankets, mattresses, meals, bread and safe drinking water.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

My friend and I tried the new Lebanese restaurant.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison