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Definition of suwon

suwon

/ˈsuːwɑːn/
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suwon Lexical Profile

• 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.

Example

"During our tour of South Korea, we visited Suwon to walk along the traditional walls of the 18th-century Hwaseong Fortress."

• Nearby Words

sutlej
suva
suwannee
suwon
svartifoss
swab
swainsona

Word Origin & Etymology

From Korean 수원 (Suwon), derived from the Sino-Korean characters 水 (su) meaning 'water' and 原 (won) meaning 'source' or 'origin'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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