Lebanese

[ leb-uh-neez, -nees ]

adjective

1. of or relating to Lebanon or its people.

noun

, plural Leb·a·nese.

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 Note

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 Words From

• an·ti-Leb·a·nese adjective noun plural antiLebanese
• pro-Leb·a·nese adjective noun plural proLebanese

Word History and Origins

Origin of Lebanese¹

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

Example Sentences

Hoping for an end to the war with Israel, many Lebanese are putting their faith in a Lebanese American billionaire whose son is married to Trump’s daughter Tiffany.

From Los Angeles Times

He has said that he sees a "real opportunity" to end the conflict in Lebanon after the Lebanese government and Hezbollah largely agreed to a US ceasefire proposal.

From BBC

A potential deal would likely establish a timeline for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the south of Lebanon and include the deployment there of thousands of additional troops of the Lebanese army.

From BBC

In the past year, Israel’s attacks in Lebanon have killed more than 3,840 people and wounded nearly 15,000 others, according to the Lebanese health ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants.

From BBC

On Sunday, an Israeli strike targeted a building in the densely populated Ras el-Nabaa neighborhood, killing Mohammed Afif, the head of Hezbollah’s media relations office, along with three other people, according to Lebanese health authorities.

From Los Angeles Times