Etymology

Gangnam

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Today it means: A district (Korean: 구 (gu)) of Seoul, South Korea known for being a demographically young, affluent part of the city. Full definition →

Korean 강남(江南)
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  1. Korean · borrowed from강남(江南)
  2. English todayGangnam

Borrowed from Korean 강남(江南) (Gangnam), a South-Korean placename meaning "south of the river".

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