noun
- People from the Levant, a region in the eastern Mediterranean including parts of modern-day Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Palestine, Jordan, and Turkey.
- A type of smooth, twilled fabric with a silk warp and cotton weft, historically produced in the Levant.
Usage: Usually capitalized when referring to the historical or geographical region
Usage: textile term; often capitalized
adjective
- Of or relating to the Levant or its people, culture, or products.
Usage: Usually capitalized
Examples
- The Levantines have a rich cultural heritage spanning thousands of years.
- Many Levantines speak Arabic as their primary language.
- The merchant traded in Levantine silks and spices.
- Levantine cuisine is known for its use of fresh herbs and olive oil.
- The fabric was woven in the traditional Levantine style.
- Levantine architecture reflects influences from multiple civilizations.