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지역 meaning and pronunciation

jiyeok · area; region

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 71487
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 지역, 지여기, 지역또, 지영만Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    어떤 특징이나 일정한 기준에 따라 범위를 나눈 땅.

    English: area; region — A piece of land which is divided according to certain characteristics or criteria.

    Examples

    • 남부 지역.
    • 서울 지역.
    • 중부 지역.
    • 지역 번호.
    • 지역 주민.
    • 지역이 넓다.
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개념 > 지역 · 지리 정보

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