adj
Manchurian
man-CHOOR-ree-uhn
Manchurian (adj) means relating to Manchuria. Example: “The film is set against a Manchurian winter landscape.”
adj
1
Relating to Manchuria.
"The film is set against a Manchurian winter landscape."
noun
1
A native or inhabitant of Manchuria.
"Many Manchurians resettled elsewhere in China during the 20th century."
How to use Manchurian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes people or things from Manchuria.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Manchurians
- Comparative
- more Manchurian
- Superlative
- most Manchurian
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Etymology
From Manchuria plus the adjective suffix -an.
Rhymes for Manchurian
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What does “Manchurian” mean?
The word “Manchurian” means relating to Manchuria. In plain terms, describes people or things from Manchuria.
How do you pronounce “Manchurian”?
“Manchurian” is pronounced man-CHOOR-ree-uhn (/mænˈt͡ʃʊəɹiən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Manchurian” in a sentence?
Here is “Manchurian” used in a sentence: “The film is set against a Manchurian winter landscape.”
What part of speech is “Manchurian”?
Depending on how it is used, “Manchurian” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “Manchurian” have?
“Manchurian” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Manchuria.
