Karen

Meaning

Name

A female given name from Ancient Greek.

Noun

1. (derogatory, slang) A middle-aged white woman who exhibits a strong sense of white privilege and entitlement—often rooted in racism against minority races—and frequently targets or antagonizes individuals who face greater societal challenges or must work significantly harder than she.
2. (broadly, derogatory) Any person, especially female, exhibiting an exaggerated sense of entitlement.

Noun

A member of a diverse ethnic group originating in Myanmar and Thailand.

Synonyms

Karenic

Karen languages

Translations

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الكاريين

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Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈkæɹən/

Etymology

From Danish Karen, a vernacular form of Catherine that arose in medieval Denmark. The sense "middle-aged woman" comes from the popularity of the name among baby boomers and Gen-Xers. The derogatory usage was popularized via African-American Vernacular English.