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Silla

geographical name

Sil·​la ˈsi-lə How to pronounce Silla (audio)
ancient kingdom that was founded in the first century b.c. and eventually conquered two neighboring kingdoms to unify Korea

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“Silla.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Silla. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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