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동포 meaning and pronunciation

dongpo · compatriot

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 14819
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 동포Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    같은 나라나 민족에 속하는 사람.

    English: compatriot — A person from the same country or of the same nationality.

    Examples

    • 북한 동포.
    • 재미 동포.
    • 재외 동포.
    • 재일 동포.
    • 동포 여러분.
    • 우리나라 사람인데 외국에서 사는 사람을 재외 동포라고 한다.
Origin
同胞
Categories
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