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Definition of seoul

seoul

/soʊl/
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seoul Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The capital and largest metropolis of South Korea, located in the northwestern part of the country along the Han River.

Example

"Seoul is a major global technology hub that seamlessly blends modern skyscrapers with ancient palaces."

• Rhymes for seoul

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the native Korean word 'seo-ul' (서울), meaning 'capital city,' which is historically traced back to 'Seorabeol,' the name of the ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Seoul. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/seoul
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