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Definition of nakdong
nakdong
/ˈnɑːk.dɒŋ/
nak · dong
nakdong Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
The longest river in South Korea, flowing southwards from the Taebaek Mountains through major southeastern cities such as Daegu and emptying into the Korea Strait near Busan.
Example
"During the early stages of the Korean War, the Nakdong River served as a crucial natural barrier for the Pusan Perimeter defensive line."
Word Nuance & Usage
In standard English usage, it is universally capitalized as a proper noun and almost always followed by the word 'River' (e.g., the Nakdong River).
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Korean 'Nakdong' (낙동), literally meaning 'east of the Nak', a historical reference to the ancient Gaya confederacy.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nakdong. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nakdong