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yeongyeok[영역]Intermediate · TOPIK II

territory; domain

NounSino-Korean: 領域

  1. 1

    territory; domain

    The range within the jurisdiction of a sovereign country, such as land, territorial waters, and airspace.

    Korean definition: 영토, 영해, 영공 등 한 나라의 주권이 미치는 범위.

    • Dokdo is the easternmost island in the territory of the Republic of Korea.

    • Gyeongju was part of Silla's territory in the Three Kingdoms period, and many relics from that time remain there.

  2. 2

    domain; sphere; scope

    The field or range within which power, thoughts, activities, etc., have influence.

    Korean definition: 힘, 생각, 활동 등이 영향을 끼치는 분야나 범위.

    • You should read many books to broaden the scope of your knowledge.

    • Drama originally started as a genre of literature, but has now become an independent field of art.