Seoul
from korea
Verified
Standard
proper nama
Proper Name
From korea
Definition
Capital city of South Korea.
Etymology
Derived from the Korean 'Seoul', which literally means 'capital city'. This is a modern loanword used internationally to refer to the seat of government of South Korea, replacing the historical term 'Hanseong'.
Semantic Category
Specific names of cities, countries, or entities (e.g., Jakarta, Indonesia).
Proper Name