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Lebanese Republic

Lebanese Republic

4.8
A country in western Asia by the eastern Mediterranean Sea
  • proper noun
translation icon : República Libanesa
  • Tourism has significantly increased in the Lebanese Republic, attracting visitors from around the world.

Examples

  • The Shi'i social and political demands for equality have been ignored by Lebanon's political system since the inception of the Lebanese Republic in 1926.

    Academic text (2002)

  • The Second Lebanese Republic, in sum, is fraught with political paradoxes that intertwine sectarian relations, constitutional arrangements, economic reconstruction, and foreign intervention.

    Academic text (1999)

  • This final paradox tempers somewhat the conclusion that the Second Lebanese Republic is built upon the shaky foundations of sectarian divergence.

    Academic text (1999)

  • The Lebanese Republic is known for its rich history and cultural diversity.

  • The Lebanese Republic celebrates its independence on November 22 each year.

Synonyms

Lebanon
vsLebanese Republic
396 1.8

A small country in Western Asia on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea

is the official country name used in formal or legal contexts

Surface Forms

Lebanese Republic main

Morphology

Lebanese + republic

The meaning is directly derived from combining 'Lebanese' (relating to Lebanon) with 'republic' (a form of government), so a learner who knows both words can infer it refers to the republic/state of Lebanon. This adjectival + political-entity composition is a common, cross-linguistic naming pattern and therefore readily comprehensible to B1 learners.

Etymology

The name Lebanese Republic comes from two parts that show what it means. Lebanese means 'from Lebanon' and Republic means 'a country where people choose their leaders', so this is the official name of the country of Lebanon.