What is another word for lebanon?

Pronunciation: [lˈɛbənˌɒn] (IPA)

Lebanon is a small country on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea, bordered by Syria to the east and Israel to the south. It is also known as the "Pearl of the Orient", "Land of Cedars", "Phoenicia", and "Switzerland of the Middle East". The name "Lebanon" itself means "white" in Phoenician, referring to the snow-capped mountains that dominate the country's skyline. Other synonyms used for Lebanon include "The Republic of Lebanon", "Lebanese Republic", "Bilad el-Sham", "An-Nahar", "Beirut", "Middle East", and "Arab country". Whatever synonym you choose to use, Lebanon remains a land of ancient history, stunning beauty, amazing food, and welcoming people.

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What are the hypernyms for Lebanon?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Asian Country, Asian Nation, Levantine country, Levantine nation, Middle Eastern country, Middle Eastern nation, Syrian country, Syrian nation.

What are the holonyms for Lebanon?

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What are the meronyms for Lebanon?

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Usage examples for Lebanon

Richly watered by the streams sent down from lebanon to the sea, the small plains formed round their mouths and separated by the spurs of the mountain ranges are of the most abundant fertility.
"The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI)"
Max Duncker
"He built in Jerusalem, on lebanon, and in the whole land of his dominion," say the Books of Kings.
"The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI)"
Max Duncker
His successes in these regions, even if he set foot on lebanon, could at most have reached only the northern towns of the Phenicians; in any case they were of a merely transitory nature.
"The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI)"
Max Duncker

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