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경찰관 meaning and pronunciation

gyeongchalgwan · police officer; cop

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 25950
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 경ː찰관Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    사회의 질서를 지키고 국민의 안전과 재산을 보호하는 일을 하는 공무원.

    English: police officer; cop — A government employee whose job it is to keep order in society and protect people and property from crimes.

    Examples

    • 교통 경찰관.
    • 담당 경찰관.
    • 사법 경찰관.
    • 일선 경찰관.
    • 현직 경찰관.
    • 경찰관이 범인을 쫓다.
Origin
警察官
Categories
정치와 행정 > 사법 및 치안 주체

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