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계층 meaning and pronunciation

gyecheung · class

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 23285
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 계층, 게층Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    한 사회에서 지위, 직업, 경제적 수준 등에 따라 분류되는 집단.

    English: class — A group within a society classified based on one's social position, job, economic status, etc.

    Examples

    • 상류 계층.
    • 소외 계층.
    • 양반 계층.
    • 낮은 계층.
    • 계층 문제.
    • 계층 간의 갈등.
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