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 raid resulted in the detention of about 475 construction workers, including 300 South Koreans who had been brought to the U.S. to install and service plant equipment.

From Los Angeles Times

Many are now calling for brands to sever ties with the Korean actress.

From BBC

The BBC sat down with the South Korean president at his office in Seoul, ahead of his trip to the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Monday.

From BBC

Among them were comments that the people behind the avatars "could be ugly in real life" and gave off a "typical Korean man vibe", Korea Times reported.

From BBC

The animation style and language is Western all the way, but the story, themes and especially the songs align with Korean culture.

From Salon