Korean word

정치인

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheongchiin

Meaning

  • nounpolitician

Example

그는 정치인이다.keu neun cheong chi i ni da

He is a politician.

Illustration for 정치인 (politician)

More examples

유권자들은 정치인의 말에 주목한다.yu gwon ja deu reun cheong chi i nui ma re chu mo kan da

Voters pay attention to what politicians say.

Core concept

A person involved in shaping political decisions and serving a public role.

Common phrases

  • 전직 정치인cheon jik cheong chi in

    former politician

  • 유능한 정치인yu neung han cheong chi in

    capable politician

  • 부패한 정치인pu pae han cheong chi in

    corrupt politician

Similar words

정치가cheongchiga: A person who forms political ideas and takes part in organized political activity.
국회의원kukoeuiwon: A member of a national assembly who helps make laws and checks government work.
공무원kongmuwon: A worker who handles government services and administrative duties.
정치활동가cheongchihwaldongga: A person who campaigns with citizens about political or social concerns.

Definition in Korean

국가나 지역의 정치에 참여하여 정책을 만들거나 공적 역할을 수행하는 사람.kuk kka na chi yeo gui cheong chi e cha myeo ha yeo cheong chae geul man deul geo na kong jeok yeo ka reul su haeng ha neun sa ram

Word origin

The word combines the Sino-Korean term for politics with the Sino-Korean word for person, creating a term for someone involved in political affairs.

Usage tips

  • Because it is a broad role label, Korean often uses a more specific office title when the exact position matters.

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