Levantine

[lev-uh n-tahyn, -teen, li-van-tin, -tahyn]

adjective

of or relating to the Levant.

noun

a native of the Levant.

Origin of Levantine

First recorded in 1640–50; Levant + -ine¹

Related formsLev·an·tin·ism, noun

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Examples from the Web for levantine

The Levantine and the man in the fez were sinister opponents.
The Gray Mask|Wadsworth Camp
A Levantine named Joseph also sold coffee in the streets, and later had several coffee shops of his own.
All About Coffee|William H. Ukers
We will acknowledge the Empress of India as our suzerain, and secure for her the Levantine coast.
Tancred|Benjamin Disraeli
There are besides, the Levantine Christians, who are under the protection of one or other of the European powers.
Visits To Monasteries in the Levant|Robert Curzon

In the Levantine quarter, the cracking of pistols and the shouts of men showed that the work of massacre was proceeding there.
With Kitchener in the Soudan|G. A. Henty

British Dictionary definitions for levantine

levantine

noun

a cloth of twilled silk

Levantine

adjective

of or relating to the Levant

noun

(esp formerly) an inhabitant of the Levant

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Word Origin and History for levantine

Levantine

adj.

1640s, from Levant + -ine (1).