Manchurian

//mænˈt͡ʃʊəɹiən// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
An inhabitant of Manchuria, especially one who is not of Han Chinese origin.

Adjective

1
Pertaining to Manchuria.
"But a fait accompli even more spectacular than this awaited the Chinese. For the naval officer Nevelskoi had surveyed the Manchurian coast down to the Korean border and had urged successfully that this, too, as far inland as the Ussuri River, must be included in the Tsar’s dominions. At the southern end, in particular, the town of Haishenwei with its harbour would make a splendid port."

Adjective

1
of or relating to or characteristic of Manchuria or its people or their culture wordnet

Synonyms

Example

"You should try the Chicken Manchurian here."

Etymology

From Manchuria + -an.

Related phrases

Manchurian Plain Manchurian apricot Manchurian candidate Manchurian hare Manchurian leopard Manchurian wild rice han chinese

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