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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Zavala has applied techniques developed in the field of ancient DNA research to help identify unknown human skeletal remains from World War II and the Korean War. Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025 The facility is one of the largest in the country for veterans and offers long-term, complex care to more than 150 veterans from World War II and the Korean War. Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025 Archer also recently announced a 100-aircraft order from Korean Airlines for its Midnight eVTOL. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025 The research was used to support Truman’s 1948 executive order and the integration of the armed forces in the Korean War. Time, 5 Nov. 2025 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 11 Nov. 2025.

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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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