noun
Goryeo
noun
1
A Korean dynasty and kingdom (918-1392 CE) whose name is the origin of the modern English word "Korea."
"Buddhist art flourished during the Goryeo dynasty."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe historical Korean dynasty that gave the country its Western name, Korea.
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Etymology
From the Korean name Goryeo, which was later Romanized by Western traders into "Korea."