종주

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Korean[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Sino-Korean word from 宗主 (suzerain).

Pronunciation[edit]

Romanizations
Revised Romanization?jongju
Revised Romanization (translit.)?jongju
McCune–Reischauer?chongju
Yale Romanization?congcwu

Noun[edit]

종주 (jongju) (hanja 宗主)

  1. (historical) suzerain; feudal lord
    Synonym: 영주(領主) (yeongju)