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Definition of saigon

saigon

/saɪˈɡɑːn/
sai · gon
Adjective:Saigonese
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saigon Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The former name and common informal name of Ho Chi Minh City, the most populous city and major economic center in southern Vietnam, which served as the capital of South Vietnam until 1975.

2

A river in southern Vietnam that rises near Phum Daung in southeastern Cambodia and flows south and south-southeast for about 230 kilometers through Ho Chi Minh City before emptying into the Soai Rap River.

Word Nuance & Usage

Although officially renamed Ho Chi Minh City in 1976, the name Saigon remains widely used informally to refer to the city as a whole or specifically to its central urban district.

• Rhymes for saigon

• Nearby Words

saharan horned viper
saharan sand viper
saiga
saigon
sail
sailboard
sailboarding

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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