CultureAugust 24, 2026

chaebol

CHAH-bohl

Definition

A large, family-owned business conglomerate in South Korea, typically having significant influence over the country's economy and politics.

Etymology

The word is derived from the Korean 'chae' (wealth) and 'bol' (clan or clique). It entered English in the mid-20th century to describe the specific structure of South Korean industrial conglomerates.

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