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선거 meaning and pronunciation

seongeo · election

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 16617
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 선ː거Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    일정한 조직이나 집단에서 투표를 통해 대표자나 임원을 뽑음.

    English: election — The act of choosing a representative or executive of an organization or group through a vote.

    Examples

    • 공정 선거.
    • 대통령 선거.
    • 반장 선거.
    • 선거 결과.
    • 선거를 치르다.
    • 선거를 하다.
Origin
選擧
Categories
정치와 행정 > 정치 및 행정 행위

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