noun

Klingon

KLIH-ngon

Klingon (noun) means a member of a fictional warrior alien species in the Star Trek universe. Example: “The Klingons in the episode challenged the crew to single combat.”

noun

A member of a fictional warrior alien species in the Star Trek universe.

"The Klingons in the episode challenged the crew to single combat."

The constructed language spoken by Klingons in Star Trek.

"A few dedicated fans have actually learned to speak Klingon."

Word forms

Klingons plural, Klingons plural

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Etymology

Coined for the Star Trek franchise; the constructed language was later developed in detail by linguist Marc Okrand for the 1982 film Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.

· First attested 1982

Class of 1982 Klingon joined the language around 1982.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Klingon” mean?

The word “Klingon” means a member of a fictional warrior alien species in the Star Trek universe.

How do you pronounce “Klingon”?

“Klingon” is pronounced KLIH-ngon (/ˈklɪŋɑn/ in IPA).

How do you use “Klingon” in a sentence?

Here is “Klingon” used in a sentence: “The Klingons in the episode challenged the crew to single combat.”

What part of speech is “Klingon”?

“Klingon” is a noun.

Where does the word “Klingon” come from?

The word “Klingon” dates back to around 1982. Coined for the Star Trek franchise; the constructed language was later developed in detail by linguist Marc Okrand for the 1982 film Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.

How many meanings does “Klingon” have?

“Klingon” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a member of a fictional warrior alien species in the Star Trek universe.