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

The state has not put in place any strategy to evacuate people with disabilities, said Sylvana Lakkis, head of the Lebanese Union for People with Physical Disabilities.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 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

“The Lebanese state is staking out a new position, but it is weak,” said Salem.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Lebanese authorities said on Monday that the death toll since hostilities broke out between Hezbollah and Israel earlier this month continues to rise.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

She thought he might be Spanish, or Lebanese.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri