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천주교 meaning and pronunciation

cheonjugyo · Catholicism

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 77769
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 천주교Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    로마 가톨릭의 정통성과 그 가르침을 따르는 그리스도교의 한 교파.

    English: Catholicism — A religious faith that follows the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and recognizes its authority.

    Examples

    • 천주교 교구.
    • 천주교 교회.
    • 천주교 성당.
    • 천주교 신자.
    • 천주교를 믿다.
    • 나는 천주교에서 신부님에게 세례명을 받았다.
Origin
天主敎
Categories
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