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외교관 meaning and pronunciation

oegyogwan · diplomat

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 67853
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 외ː교관, 웨ː교관Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    외국에 살며 자기 나라를 대표하여 외교 업무를 보는 관직. 또는 그 일을 하는 사람.

    English: diplomat — A position of dealing with diplomatic affairs on behalf of one's country while staying in a foreign country, or a person in such a position.

    Examples

    • 대한민국 외교관.
    • 외교관 관저.
    • 외교관 자격.
    • 외교관이 되다.
    • 외교관을 임명하다.
    • 외교관으로 부임하다.
Origin
外交官
Categories
정치와 행정 > 정치 및 행정 주체 · 직업과 진로

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