Word
lebanese
Phoneticslebanese
/ˈɫɛbəˌniz/
Definitions
01originating from Lebanon
adj. coming from or relating to the country of Lebanon.
adj. pertaining to the Republic of Lebanon, its culture, or its inhabitants.
“We went to a Lebanese restaurant and ordered some fresh hummus and pita.”
“The Lebanese coastline is home to several ancient cities that have been inhabited for thousands of years.”
Usage
Always capitalized in English.
02a person from Lebanon
n. a person who comes from Lebanon or whose family is from there.
n. a native or inhabitant of Lebanon, or a person of Lebanese descent.
“My neighbor is a Lebanese who moved to London ten years ago.”
“The Lebanese have established vibrant communities in many countries, particularly in South America and West Africa.”
Usage
The plural form is 'the Lebanese' when referring to the people as a group, or 'Lebanese' for individuals.
Etymology
From Lebanon + -ese.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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