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Goryeo

Goryeo (noun) means a Korean dynasty and kingdom (918-1392 CE) whose name is the origin of the modern English word "Korea.". Example: “Buddhist art flourished during the Goryeo dynasty.”

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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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In 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."

Origin: Korean

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What does “Goryeo” mean?

The word “Goryeo” means a Korean dynasty and kingdom (918-1392 CE) whose name is the origin of the modern English word "Korea.". In plain terms, the historical Korean dynasty that gave the country its Western name, Korea.

How do you use “Goryeo” in a sentence?

Here is “Goryeo” used in a sentence: “Buddhist art flourished during the Goryeo dynasty.”

What part of speech is “Goryeo”?

“Goryeo” is a noun.

Where does the word “Goryeo” come from?

The word “Goryeo” comes from Korean. From the Korean name Goryeo, which was later Romanized by Western traders into "Korea.".

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