Inchon

/ˌɪnˌˈtʃɑn/
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Definitions of Inchon
  1. noun
    a port city in western South Korea on the Yellow Sea
    synonyms: Chemulpo, Incheon
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    city, metropolis, urban center
    a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
    port
    a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
  2. noun
    a battle in the Korean War (1950); United States forces landed at Inchon
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    amphibious assault
    an amphibious operation attacking a land base that is carried out by troops that are landed by naval ships
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