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Definition of gwangju

gwangju

/ˈɡwɑːŋ.dʒuː/
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• noun

1

The sixth-largest metropolis in South Korea, located in the southwestern part of the country and historically renowned for its pivotal 1980 pro-democracy uprising.

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gwangju. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gwangju
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