Korean word

세력

Pronunciation

Romanizationseryeok

Meaning

  • nounpower

Example

그 지역에는 오래된 세력이 있다.keu chi yeo ge neun o rae doen se ryeo gi it tta

There has long been a powerful group in that region.

Illustration for 세력 (power)

More examples

그 정당은 새로운 세력을 확보하려고 한다.keu cheong dang eun sae ro un se ryeo geul hwak ppo ha ryeo go han da

That political party is trying to gain new influence.

Core concept

The influence a social, political, or economic group can build and use within a community.

Common phrases

  • 정치적 세력cheong chi jeok se ryeok

    political power

  • 세력을 확보하다se ryeo geul hwak ppo ha da

    secure power

  • 세력이 있다se ryeo gi it tta

    have influence

Similar words

영향력yeonghyangnyeok: The effect a person or event has on other people's thoughts and actions.
권력kwollyeok: The authority or standing used to control decisions and behavior.
세력권seryeokkkwon: A region or field reached by a group's influence.
지배력chibaeryeok: The power to keep others under control.

Definition in Korean

정치나 경제, 지역 사회 등에서 그룹이나 집단이 다른 사람이나 기관에 미치는 힘이나 영향cheong chi na kyeong je chi yeok sa hoe teung e seo keu ru bi na chip tta ni ta reun sa ra mi na ki gwa ne mi chi neun hi mi na yeong hyang

Word origin

The word is a Sino-Korean compound of terms for force and strength, linking the idea of influence to the strength of the group that holds it.

Usage tips

  • Unlike simple fame, this word suggests influence that can shape real decisions or relationships in a community.

Other meanings

  • influencenoun
  • factionnoun

Opposites

  • 약세yaksseweaknessnoun
  • 무력muryeokpowerlessnessnoun

Related words

  • 세력권seryeokkkwonsphere of influencenoun
  • 세력화seryeokwabuilding influencenoun
  • 세력집단seryeokjjipttanpower groupnoun

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