집단
A group of people or things that are gathered together or share common characteristics.
Examples
3 of 5우리 집단은 매주 독서 모임을 해요.
Our group has a reading meeting every week.
통제 집단과 실험 집단을 비교했습니다.
The control group and the experimental group were compared.
저 집단은 좀 폐쇄적인 것 같아.
That group seems a bit closed-off.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Jip-dan (집단). Jip means house. Imagine a whole 'House' of 'Dancers' - a group.
Quick Quiz
연구자는 실험의 정확성을 위해 두 ____을 비교했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 집단
Examples
우리 집단은 매주 독서 모임을 해요.
everydayOur group has a reading meeting every week.
통제 집단과 실험 집단을 비교했습니다.
academicThe control group and the experimental group were compared.
저 집단은 좀 폐쇄적인 것 같아.
informalThat group seems a bit closed-off.
사회적 소수 집단에 대한 보호가 필요합니다.
formalProtection for social minority groups is necessary.
이익 집단 간의 갈등이 발생했습니다.
businessA conflict occurred between interest groups.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
집단 따돌림
group bullying
집단 면역
herd immunity
특정 집단
a specific group
Often Confused With
'단체' usually refers to a formal organization; '집단' is a more general term for any group in sociology.
Usage Notes
Very common in academic studies (e.g., control group vs. experimental group).
Common Mistakes
Using '집단' for a small group of friends; '모임' or '우리' is more natural.
Memory Tip
Jip-dan (집단). Jip means house. Imagine a whole 'House' of 'Dancers' - a group.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean '集' (gather) and '團' (group/circle).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Korean society often emphasizes '집단주의' (collectivism) over individualism.
Quick Quiz
연구자는 실험의 정확성을 위해 두 ____을 비교했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 집단
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지배하다
B1To control, rule over, or have a dominant influence on a person, group, or society.
동질성
B2The quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind. It refers to homogeneity or similarity within a group.
관여하다
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맥락
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