Korean

선거
Meaning: election
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

選
擧

Example sentences

The presidential election is very important.
김 의원은 이번 선거에서도 당선되어 삼 선에 성공했다.
Rep. Kim was elected again in this election and succeeded in winning a third term.
국민은 선거에서 투표권을 행사할 수 있다.
Citizens can exercise their right to vote in an election.
그는 이번 선거에서 유력한 대통령 후보이다.
He is a strong presidential candidate in this election.
대학교 총장 선거가 곧 시작될 예정이다.
The university president election is scheduled to begin soon.
이번 선거에 세 명의 후보자가 나섰다.
Three candidates came forward for this election.
총장은 부정 선거로 인한 대학의 수업 거부 사태에 대해 사임이라는 중대 결단을 내렸다.
The president made a grave decision to resign regarding the university's class boycott due to election fraud.
이번 선거에서 여당이 큰 승리를 거두었다.
The ruling party won a big victory in this election.
선거에서 부정을 저지르면 안 됩니다.
You must not commit fraud in an election.
국회는 공정한 선거를 위해 선거법을 개정했다.
The National Assembly amended the election law for fair elections.

Usage Notes

The act of choosing a representative or officer through voting in a certain organization or group.

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