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문명 meaning and pronunciation
munmyeong · civilization
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 55912Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 문명Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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사람의 물질적, 기술적, 사회적 생활이 발전한 상태.
English: civilization — An advanced state of material, technological and social life for humans.
Examples
- 고대 문명.
- 과학 문명.
- 현대 문명.
- 문명 생활.
- 문명의 발달.
- 문명이 계속 발전함에 따라 인간의 삶은 편안하고 윤택해졌다.
- Origin
- 文明
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- 사회 생활 > 사회 생활 상태 · 문화 비교하기
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