Lebanese

== English == === Etymology === From Lebanon + -ese. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /lɛ.bəˈniːz/ Rhymes: -iːz === Adjective === Lebanese (not comparable) Of, from, or pertaining to Lebanon or the Lebanese people. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === Lebanese (plural Lebanese) (chiefly in the plural) A person from Lebanon or of Lebanese descent. Synonyms: Leb (Australia, offensive), Lebo (Australia, offensive) ==== Usage notes ==== As with other terms for people formed with -ese, the countable singular noun in reference to a person (as in "I am a Lebanese", "writing about Lebanese cuisine as a Lebanese") is now uncommon and often taken as grammatically incorrect. In its place, the adjective is used, by itself (as in "I am Lebanese") or before a noun like person, man, or woman ("writing about Lebanese cuisine as a Lebanese person"). See also -ish, which is similarly only primarily used as an adjective or as a plural noun. ==== Translations ====