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Definition of south korean

south korean

Plural:South Koreans
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• adjective

1

Of, relating to, or characteristic of South Korea (the Republic of Korea), its people, or its culture.

Example

"South Korean cinema and popular music have achieved widespread international recognition over the past two decades."

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• noun

1

A native, citizen, or inhabitant of South Korea (the Republic of Korea), or a person of South Korean descent.

Example

"Millions of South Koreans travel across the country to visit their hometowns during the Chuseok harvest festival."

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• Nearby Words

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of South korean. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/south-korean
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