Korean

민족
Meaning: ethnic group; people; nation
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

民
族

Example sentences

Our nation has a long history.
여진족은 고대 한반도 북부에 살던 민족이다.
The Jurchen people were an ethnic group that lived in the northern part of the ancient Korean peninsula.
남북 통일은 우리 민족의 오랜 염원입니다.
North-South unification is our nation's long-cherished desire.
우리는 우리 민족을 배달의 기수라고 부른다.
We call our nation the 'riders of Baedal'.
아프리카 대륙에는 다양한 흑인 민족들이 살고 있다.
Various Black ethnic groups live on the African continent.
거란은 옛 유목 민족이다.
The Khitans are an ancient nomadic people.
유목 민족은 가축을 이끌고 초원을 이동하며 생활한다.
Nomadic peoples lead livestock and live while moving across the grasslands.
전쟁이 끝나고 우리 민족은 고통에서 해방되었다.
After the war ended, our people were liberated from suffering.

Usage Notes

Refers to a large group of people sharing common culture, language, or history.

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