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

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His losses during that stretch came to The Korean Zombie, Cub Swanson, Conor McGregor, and Michael Johnson. Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025 The Australian ultimately defeated the Korean in the playoff to win her first major title. Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025 On Friday, the three countries held a joint air drill involving U.S. nuclear-capable bombers near the Korean Peninsula, and their top military officers met in Seoul and urged North Korea to cease all unlawful activities that threaten regional security. Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025 If Japanese whisky isn’t your thing, Janga is also releasing a few other sets spotlighting different categories of spirits, including Aphrodite Janga Scotch Whiskey Aged 12 Years, Demeter Janga Tequila Anejo, Hephaestus Janga Original Liqueur, and Artemis Janga Korean Soju. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for Korean

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 16 Jul. 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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