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Korean

영어
Meaning: an old term for a prison or a place where criminals are confined
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example

그는 누명을 쓰고 영어 생활을 하다가 마침내 풀려났습니다.
He was falsely accused, spent time in prison, and was finally released.

Usage Notes

With this Hanja spelling, the word is a literary or historical term for prison, not the modern word for the English language.

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