K-wave
name, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Abbreviation of Kondratiev wave. abbreviation, alt-of
- 1 The Korean Wave.
"As a young Asian American, I was lucky growing up in an inclusive suburb, where although known to be predominantly Caucasian, all blends of cultures and ethnicities were embodied in the school populations. That said, the “K-wave” had not reached the depths of Naperville yet, and I remember K-pop lovers being perceived as outcasts all over the States."
Synonyms
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More examples"As a young Asian American, I was lucky growing up in an inclusive suburb, where although known to be predominantly Caucasian, all blends of cultures and ethnicities were embodied in the school populations. That said, the “K-wave” had not reached the depths of Naperville yet, and I remember K-pop lovers being perceived as outcasts all over the States."
Etymology
From K- (“Korean”) + wave.
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