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Definition of jeongbang

jeongbang

/dʒʌŋˈbæŋ/
jeong · bang
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jeongbang Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A famous 23-meter-high waterfall located in Seogwipo on Jeju Island, South Korea, notable as one of the very few waterfalls in Asia whose water falls directly into the ocean.

2

A historical personnel administration organ in the Goryeo dynasty of Korea, established by the military dictator Choe U in the 13th century to control government appointments.

Example

"Through the establishment of the Jeongbang, the military regime successfully bypassed the traditional royal authority over civil service promotions."

• Rhymes for jeongbang

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Korean. The waterfall's name is from 'Jeongbang' (정방), while the historical government organ comes from Hanja 政房 (literally 'political room' or 'administration chamber').

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