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Definition of litani

litani

/lɪˈtɑːni/
Li · ta · ni
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litani Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major river in southern Lebanon that rises in the Beqaa Valley and flows entirely within the country's borders before emptying into the Mediterranean Sea.

Word Nuance & Usage

In international news and geopolitical contexts, 'the Litani' frequently refers not only to the river itself but also to the strategic military or buffer zone in southern Lebanon.

• Rhymes for litani

• Nearby Words

lisianthus
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litani
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lithodora
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Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Litani. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/litani
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