Korean

American  

[kuh-ree-uhn, kaw-, koh-] / kəˈri ən, kɔ-, koʊ- /

adjective

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

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of South Korea or North Korea.

2. the language of South Korea or North Korea. Kor

Etymology

Origin of Korean

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

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Example Sentences

China’s national champion in memory-chip manufacturing is preparing a $4 billion share offering after making significant technical advances, upending an industry dominated by South Korean and U.S. companies.

From The Wall Street Journal

Rival players and coaches say the young North Korean women possess unmatched stamina, mental toughness and physical aggression.

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SEOUL—The new South Korean owner of the historic Philly Shipyard has a problem: too much demand.

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South Korean automotive giant Hyundai used CES to unveil a humanoid robot called Atlas, created in collaboration with Boston Dynamics, that it plans to test in factories.

From Barron's

The South Korean technology company said in preliminary results Thursday that its operating profit likely reached 20 trillion won, equivalent to $13.81 billion, for the final quarter of 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal