korean war
noun
Simple meaning
A situation of formal war that is de jure in progress since the 1950s on the Korean Peninsula.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
kawreeuhnwawrSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
kɔˈɹiənˈwɔɹ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
pedantic
A situation of formal war that is de jure in progress since the 1950s on the Korean Peninsula, that has not had a formal resolution and peace treaty, but only has a longstanding armistice in place.
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This meaning: (pedantic) A situation of formal war that is de jure in progress since the 1950s on the Korean Peninsula, that has not had a formal resolution and peace treaty, but only has a longstanding armistice in place.
Used this way, korean war is a reasonably familiar word with a faintly unfavourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Critical or judgemental
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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