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Definition of suwon
suwon
/ˈsuːwɑːn/
Su · won
suwon Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
• noun
1
The capital and largest metropolis of Gyeonggi-do province in northwestern South Korea, located just south of Seoul, renowned for the UNESCO World Heritage site Hwaseong Fortress and as a major technology and industrial hub.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Suwon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/suwon