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

Few know her real name, María Harfuch Hidalgo, whose paternal surname reflects her Lebanese ancestry.

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Spokesmen for Hezbollah and the Lebanese prime minister’s office didn’t respond to requests for comment.

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Nevertheless, the trip is still on, Lebanese officials say.

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This part of the country is the heartland of the Shia Muslim community, and for decades has been under the sway of Hezbollah, the Lebanese Shia militia and political party.

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Rachelle Mazraani is travelling from Sydney to Beirut for Pope Leo XIV's visit this week, one of many Lebanese at home and abroad who hope the trip will revive their struggling country.

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