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Goguryeo

goh-GOOR-yoh

Goguryeo (name) means an ancient kingdom in Korea, one of the Three Kingdoms, existing from 37 BCE to 668 CE and covering much of North Korea, northern South Korea, and parts of Manchuria. Example: “Goguryeo was one of the most powerful states in early Korean history.”

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An ancient kingdom in Korea, one of the Three Kingdoms, existing from 37 BCE to 668 CE and covering much of North Korea, northern South Korea, and parts of Manchuria.
"Goguryeo was one of the most powerful states in early Korean history."
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Etymology

From the Korean 고구려 (Goguryeo).

Origin: Korean

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Goguryeo” mean?

The word “Goguryeo” means an ancient kingdom in Korea, one of the Three Kingdoms, existing from 37 BCE to 668 CE and covering much of North Korea, northern South Korea, and parts of Manchuria.

How do you pronounce “Goguryeo”?

“Goguryeo” is pronounced goh-GOOR-yoh (/ɡoʊˈɡʊəɹjoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Goguryeo” in a sentence?

Here is “Goguryeo” used in a sentence: “Goguryeo was one of the most powerful states in early Korean history.”

What part of speech is “Goguryeo”?

“Goguryeo” is a name.

Where does the word “Goguryeo” come from?

The word “Goguryeo” comes from Korean. From the Korean 고구려 (Goguryeo).

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