Etymology

Gwangbokjeol

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Today it means: Synonym of Liberation Day. Full definition →

Korean 광복절
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  1. Korean · borrowed from광복절
  2. English todayGwangbokjeol

Borrowed from Korean 광복절 (gwangbokjeol), literally meaning "the day the light returned". 복 (bok), meaning "restoration" (復), refers to Korea's independence before Japanese rule.

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