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Joseon
JOH-suhn
Joseon (name) means a Korean kingdom and ruling dynasty that governed the Korean Peninsula from 1392 to 1897. Example: “Many popular Korean historical dramas are set during the Joseon dynasty.”
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A Korean kingdom and ruling dynasty that governed the Korean Peninsula from 1392 to 1897.
"Many popular Korean historical dramas are set during the Joseon dynasty."
How to use Joseon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe name of the last major Korean royal dynasty, which lasted for roughly 500 years.
Common pairings
the Joseon dynasty
Joseon-era Korea
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Etymology
From the Korean name for the dynasty, romanized as "Joseon."
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What does “Joseon” mean?
The word “Joseon” means a Korean kingdom and ruling dynasty that governed the Korean Peninsula from 1392 to 1897. In plain terms, the name of the last major Korean royal dynasty, which lasted for roughly 500 years.
How do you pronounce “Joseon”?
“Joseon” is pronounced JOH-suhn (/ˈd͡ʒoʊsʌn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Joseon” in a sentence?
Here is “Joseon” used in a sentence: “Many popular Korean historical dramas are set during the Joseon dynasty.”
What part of speech is “Joseon”?
“Joseon” is a name.
Where does the word “Joseon” come from?
The word “Joseon” comes from Korean. From the Korean name for the dynasty, romanized as "Joseon.".
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