Korean

noun

Ko·​re·​an kə-ˈrē-ən How to pronounce Korean (audio)
especially Southern (ˌ)kō-
1
: a native or inhabitant of Korea
2
: the language of the Korean people
Korean adjective

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The league is stable, and has partnerships with MLB, the Nippon Professional Baseball Organization in Japan, and the KBO (Korean Baseball League). Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2026 North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency said Kim visited a factory producing pistols and other light arms a day earlier and reviewed a new pistol that recently entered production. CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026 Familiar dishes such as Korean street toast, bibimbap bowls, and bento and barbecue boxes remain. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026 North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency said Kim visited a factory producing pistols and other light arms a day earlier and reviewed a new pistol that recently entered production. ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Korean

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First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of Korean was in 1600

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“Korean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Korean. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.

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Korean

noun
Ko·​re·​an kə-ˈrē-ən How to pronounce Korean (audio)
1
: a person born or living in Korea
2
: the language of the Korean people
Korean adjective

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