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Definition of incheon

incheon

/ɪnˈtʃɑːn/
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incheon Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major port city in northwestern South Korea, situated on the Yellow Sea coast bordering Seoul, renowned as a global transportation hub and home to the country's primary international airport.

Example

"After a long flight, we landed at Incheon International Airport and took the express train directly to central Seoul."

• Rhymes for incheon

• Nearby Words

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incense cedar
inch
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Korean 인천 (Incheon), written in Hanja as 仁川, which translates to 'benevolent river'. It was historically known as Chemulpo.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Incheon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/incheon
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