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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Korean¹

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

Example Sentences

“People are afraid to go out right now — that’s both Korean folks and my Latino neighbors I talk to,” Yungsu said.

From Los Angeles Times

Christina Spence is waiting with hundreds of other people who want to be the first shoppers at Korean cosmetics retailer Skin Cupid's first store.

From BBC

Takaichi saw Americans mixing up Japanese, Chinese and Korean language and cuisine, observing how Japan was often grouped together with China and South Korea.

From BBC

Voters can choose to get election information in English, Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Tagalog, Thai or Vietnamese by calling the phone numbers listed here or by using these online options to get help.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s a fantastic date-night spot, but Korean BBQ really shines with a group.

From Salon