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Korean

[ kuh-ree-uhn, kaw-, koh- ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to Korea, its inhabitants, or their language.


noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of South Korea or North Korea.
  2. the language of South Korea or North Korea. : Kor

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Korean1

First recorded in 1605–15; Kore(a) + -an

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Example Sentences

They re-signed super-utility man Jurickson Profar to go with the signing of Korean star Ha-Seong Kim, another versatile defender who can plug in anywhere.

A lot of Korean women came here 40 years ago when there were not many Koreans around.

From Time

Some of the shows will debut on Korean networks like tvN and JTBC, with no confirmed plans for international distribution at the moment.

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The company’s approach, which includes shaping the pieces from clay, carving floral designs, and custom glazing, all stem from Korean tradition.

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Last week, Korean news outlet TheElec also wrote about this memo in a now-deleted post.

In 1951, Harry Truman fired Gen. Douglas MacArthur during the Korean War.

But South Koreans have a troubled history with American intervention in Korean markets.

The Second Republic was also considered the another golden age for Korean Cinema.

Ronald Reagan approved the agreement and the USTR reviewed Korean practices through the end of his term.

When Yoo and Lee were arrested for the bombing and the snakes, Korean film employees staged protests demanding their release.

When he first came to his home in the Korean city, a little bit of a baby, his father and mother were very, very glad to see him.

Your father and mother gave you no warmer welcome than the parents of this little Korean baby gave to him.

First through the gate came a company of Korean foot-soldiers, in blue uniforms.

Little Korean boys have to go to school, just as you do, though they do not study in just the same way.

Most Korean gentlemen had private archery grounds and targets in the gardens near their houses.

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