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총리 meaning and pronunciation

chongri · prime minister

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 25543
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 총ː니Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    대통령을 보좌하고 국가적인 사무를 총괄하는, 장관들의 우두머리가 되는 공무원.

    English: prime minister — A civil servant who is the head of ministers, assists the president, and manages national matters.

    Examples

    • 대한민국의 총리.
    • 총리의 지시.
    • 총리가 되다.
    • 총리를 정하다.
    • 총리로 임명되다.
    • 총리로 지명 받다.
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