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Definition of taedong

taedong

/ˈteɪ.dɒŋ/
tae · dong
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taedong Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major river in East Asia that flows southwest through North Korea, passing through the capital city of Pyongyang before emptying into the Korea Bay.

Example

"The Juche Tower stands prominently on the eastern bank of the Taedong River in Pyongyang."

• Nearby Words

tacutu
tadpole
tadpole fish
taedong
taffy
tag
tagetes

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Korean 'Taedong' (대동 / 大同), historically translating to 'great unity' or 'great sameness'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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