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Definition of busan

busan

/buːˈsɑːn/
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busan Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major port city in southeastern South Korea, situated along the coast of the Sea of Japan (East Sea), and renowned as the country's second-most populous city, a hub for maritime trade, and a popular destination for its beaches and mountains.

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often spelled 'Pusan' in historical contexts or older texts due to the McCune-Reischauer romanization system used before the year 2000.

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• Nearby Words

burundi
bury
bus
busan
busboy
busgirl
bush

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Busan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/busan
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