Lebanese

American

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

adjective

of or relating to Lebanon or its people.

noun

plural

Lebanese

a native or inhabitant of Lebanon.

Lebanese British

/ ˌlɛbəˈniːz /

adjective

of or relating to Lebanon or its inhabitants

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noun

a native or inhabitant of Lebanon

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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

Etymology

Origin of Lebanese

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

Example Sentences

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A former ambassador to Washington and independent politician, 76-year-old Karam is known for his defence of Lebanese unity in a country riven by sectarian divisions.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

A Lebanese official told AFP that the country would seek "the consolidation of the ceasefire" during the talks in Washington.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Israeli and Lebanese officials are expected to meet again in Washington on Thursday to try to find a way to end the war.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

The Lebanese casualty figures do not distinguish between civilians and combatants.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Zeitoun had watched elephants as a boy, when a Lebanese circus passed through Jableh.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers

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