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

Nor do they address Israel’s concerns about Syria being an “oxygen line” for Iran to smuggle weapons to its Lebanese ally, Hezbollah.

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Lebanese media reported that several buildings were levelled, including a medical centre in the Bir al-Abed area, but there were no reports of casualties.

From BBC

Some ordinary Lebanese attempting to escape Israeli bombing reportedly fled to the Baalbek ruins, judging that ancient sites would not be targeted by Israel and would therefore offer protection.

From BBC

When Israel declared last month that it would target a Hezbollah-linked Lebanese microloan charity it triggered a frenzied search for a list of the organisation’s branches.

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There was no immediate confirmation from the Lebanese health ministry, which gave a preliminary death toll of 20 from the strike on Barja late on Tuesday.

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