Korean

noun

Ko·​re·​an kə-ˈrē-ən How to pronounce Korean (audio)
 especially Southern  (ˌ)kō-
1
: a native or inhabitant of Korea
2
: the language of the Korean people
Korean adjective

Examples of Korean in a Sentence

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The digging to meet military needs continued during the Korean War. Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Feb. 2025 Located just 6 miles north of the Korean Demilitarized Zone and an hour’s drive from Seoul, the KIZ had direct road and rail access to the South. Seung-Whan Choi, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025 Best Korean Eye Creams to Refresh Your Delicate Undereyes By Deanna Pai Editor's tip: The large treatment tip is perfect for sweeping over your face, cheeks, and jawline, while the smaller one gets into the nitty-gritty spots like your nose and chin. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 4 Feb. 2025 The South Korean won depreciated 0.83% to 1,467.65. Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for Korean 

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Korean was in 1600

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“Korean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Korean. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.

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Korean

noun
Ko·​re·​an kə-ˈrē-ən How to pronounce Korean (audio)
1
: a person born or living in Korea
2
: the language of the Korean people
Korean adjective

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