English Explanatory Dictionary

songbun

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A system of ascribed status in North Korea, based on one's political, social, and economic background and the behaviour of relatives.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɒŋbuːn/

Word forms

songbun

Etymology

Borrowed from Korean 성분(成分) (seongbun), ellipsis of 출신성분(出身成分) (chulsinseongbun).

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