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Korean learner dictionary

옹호

ongho · protection; support; defense

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 68527
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 옹ː호Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    편들고 도움을 주어 지킴.

    English: protection; support; defense — The act of defending someone by taking his/her side and providing help for him/her.

    Examples

    • 인권 옹호.
    • 옹호 세력.
    • 옹호가 되다.
    • 옹호를 받다.
    • 옹호를 하다.
    • 옹호에 나서다.
Origin
擁護
Categories
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