Saigon
Definition
Proper noun 1. A major city in southern Vietnam: The largest city in Vietnam by population, serving as the country's primary economic and cultural hub. 2. Historical name for Ho Chi Minh City: The former name of the city, which was the capital of French Indochina and later the capital of the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) until 1975.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Many tourists fly into Saigon to begin their exploration of Vietnam.
- The fall of Saigon in 1975 marked a significant moment in modern history.
Advanced Usage
- "Saigon" in historical or nostalgic contexts: The name "Saigon" is often used to refer to the city in a historical context or to evoke a specific period or feeling.
- The novel is set in Saigon during the 1960s.
- Older residents sometimes still refer to the city as Saigon.
Variants and Related Words
- Ho Chi Minh City (Proper noun): The official contemporary name for the city, adopted in 1976.
- Ho Chi Minh City is a dynamic metropolis.
Synonyms
- Ho Chi Minh City: The current official name.
Noun
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a city in South Vietnam; formerly (as Saigon) it was the capital of French Indochina
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