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Lebanon
LEH-buh-nuhn
Lebanon (noun) means a country in the Middle East on the eastern Mediterranean coast, with Beirut as its capital. Example: “They traveled through Lebanon on their tour of the region.”
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A country in the Middle East on the eastern Mediterranean coast, with Beirut as its capital.
"They traveled through Lebanon on their tour of the region."
How to use Lebanon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA country in the Middle East, and also the mountain range within it.
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Etymology
From Biblical Hebrew ləḇānôn, likely related to the word for "white," probably describing the snow-capped peaks of Mount Lebanon.
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What does “Lebanon” mean?
The word “Lebanon” means a country in the Middle East on the eastern Mediterranean coast, with Beirut as its capital. In plain terms, a country in the Middle East, and also the mountain range within it.
How do you pronounce “Lebanon”?
“Lebanon” is pronounced LEH-buh-nuhn (/ˈlɛbənɑn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Lebanon” in a sentence?
Here is “Lebanon” used in a sentence: “They traveled through Lebanon on their tour of the region.”
What part of speech is “Lebanon”?
“Lebanon” is a noun.
Where does the word “Lebanon” come from?
The word “Lebanon” comes from Hebrew. From Biblical Hebrew ləḇānôn, likely related to the word for "white," probably describing the snow-capped peaks of Mount Lebanon.
Is “Lebanon” a common word?
“Lebanon” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the capital of Lebanon?
The capital of Lebanon is Beirut, which lies on the country's Mediterranean coast. It is Lebanon's largest city and its political and economic center.
What is the adjective for Lebanon?
The adjective and demonym is Lebanese, as in "Lebanese food" or "the Lebanese population." The same form serves for singular and plural: one Lebanese, two Lebanese.
Is Lebanon in Asia, Europe, or the Middle East?
Lebanon is a country in Western Asia and is considered part of the Middle East. It lies on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea, with Beirut as its capital.
Why do some people say "the Lebanon"?
Older English usage often called the country "the Lebanon," an article carried over from the name of the Lebanon mountain range. Modern standard English says simply "Lebanon" with no article, and "the Lebanon" now sounds dated.
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