plural Karen or Karens
1
: a member of a group of peoples of eastern and southern Myanmar
2
a
: a group of languages spoken by the Karen peoples
b
: a language of this group
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Slang Meaning of Karen
Karen is now used as an insulting term for a privileged, indignant, or discriminatory woman. Learn more >
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“Karen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Karen. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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