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Lebanese has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Adjective

Definitions
Noun
1

a native or inhabitant of Lebanon

"The lebanese chef prepared traditional dishes using fresh ingredients from his home country."

2

A person from Lebanon or of Lebanese descent.

"The lebanese community gathered at the festival to celebrate their heritage."

In plain English: A Lebanese person is someone who was born in Lebanon or has their main home there and usually shares its culture, language, or background.

"The Lebanese shared traditional hummus with their neighbors during the summer festival."

Adjective
1

of or relating to or characteristic of Lebanon or its people

"Lebanese mountains"

2

Of, from, or pertaining to Lebanon or the Lebanese people.

"The lebanese cuisine is famous throughout the Mediterranean region for its fresh ingredients and bold flavors."

In plain English: Something Lebanese is from Lebanon, which is a country located in the Middle East known for its food and culture.

"Many people in the city enjoy authentic Lebanese food for lunch."

Example Sentences
"Many people in the city enjoy authentic Lebanese food for lunch." adj
"The restaurant served delicious lebanese dishes that filled the entire dining room with aroma." adj
"She learned to bake traditional lebanese bread from her grandmother while growing up in Beirut." adj
"Many tourists visit the region to experience authentic lebanese hospitality and culture." adj
"The Lebanese shared traditional hummus with their neighbors during the summer festival." noun
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Origin

The word lebanese comes from combining the name of the country Lebanon with the suffix -ese to indicate nationality or origin. It was formed directly by adding this common English ending to describe people and things related to that region.

Rhyming Words
ese lese mese rese hese dese amese geese feese neese obese leese these reese meese kreese yapese varese creese cheese
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