Lebanese
/lɛ.bəˈniːz/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Of, from, or pertaining to Lebanon or the Lebanese people.
Adjective
Examples
Bekdache next names as problems the lollar/dollar and Lebanese pound currency conundrum and the issue of having to settle claims in the same currency and same category (cash or check) in which a policy premium had been paid;
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A person from Lebanon or of Lebanese descent.
Noun
Examples
The Hariri-Aoun agreement has shown that Hezbollah can bring the national political system to a halt. This happened in the past several years, and it worsened conditions in sectors such as foreign debt, electricity output, rubbish collection, water delivery, and other essential services, to the disc
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Lebanese” mean?
Of, from, or pertaining to Lebanon or the Lebanese people.
Is “Lebanese” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.