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

The North Koreans have not only made their thievery more efficient, but have also refined their money-laundering techniques to the point that the stolen booty disappears into the dark reaches of cyberspace within days.

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But in this case, the acronym stands for Honey Banana Mat -- Korean for "flavour".

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“His last delivery was Korean fried chicken: A whole chicken, kimchi fried rice and waffle fries,” Jackson says.

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They see U.S.-South Korean shipbuilding cooperation as a potential margin-expansion opportunity for Korean shipyards, which are likely to enjoy favorable pricing terms on U.S. strategic commercial vessel orders and navy contracts, they say.

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He was the oldest South Korean actor to ever win the honour.

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