Korean word

인류

Pronunciation

Romanizationillyu

Meaning

  • nounhumanity

Example

인류는 다양한 문화를 가지고 있다.il lyu neun ta yang han mun hwa reul ka ji go it tta

Humanity has many different cultures.

Illustration for 인류 (humanity)

More examples

의학 발전은 인류의 삶을 크게 바꿨다.ui hak pal jjeo neun il lyu ui sal meul keu ge pa kkwot tta

Medical advances have greatly changed human life.

Core concept

All people on Earth viewed together as one human community.

Common phrases

  • 인류의 삶il lyu ui sam

    human life

  • 인류의 건강il lyu ui keon gang

    human health

Similar words

사람saram: A single human being, especially in an ordinary social setting.
사람들saramdeul: A group made up of more than one person.
인간ingan: A human being considered as a thinking and feeling individual.

Definition in Korean

지구상에 사는 모든 사람을 포괄하는 집단을 가리키는 말.chi gu sang e sa neun mo deun sa ra meul po gwal ha neun chip tta neul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

The Sino-Korean compound combines words meaning person and kind or group, presenting people as one human category.

Usage tips

  • This noun suits broad discussions of human culture, history, and the future rather than casual talk about particular people.

Related words

  • 인류애illyuaelove of humanitynoun

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