Korean
[kuh-ree-uh n, kaw-, koh-]
- of or relating to Korea, its inhabitants, or their language.
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- a native or inhabitant of South Korea or North Korea.
- the language of South Korea or North Korea.
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Origin of Korean
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Contemporary Examples
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.
Historical Examples
After this excursion, we ended the day by attending the Korean Theatre.
Travels in the Far EastEllen Mary Hayes Peck
Have you seen Korean kiddies with flags painted on their stomachs?
Flash-lights from the Seven SeasWilliam L. Stidger
She stretched a hand to gesture me to be seated, and I tried Korean on her.
Valley of the CroenLee Tarbell
Stone and brick replaced the mud walls of the Korean dwellings.
Revolution and Other EssaysJack London
The Korean is the perfect type of inefficiency—of utter worthlessness.
Revolution and Other EssaysJack London
Korean
- of or relating to Korea, its people, or their language
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- a native or inhabitant of Korea
- the official language of North and South Korea, considered by some scholars to be part of the Altaic family of languages
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