여론
The collective opinion of many people on a particular issue or problem. It is often measured by polls or reflected in media.
Examples
3 of 5인터넷 기사 댓글을 보면 대강의 여론을 알 수 있어.
You can roughly tell the public opinion by looking at the comments on internet articles.
이번 정책에 대한 국민적 여론을 수렴하여 반영하겠습니다.
We will gather and reflect public opinion on this policy.
여론이 너무 안 좋아서 계획을 취소했대.
They say they canceled the plan because public opinion was so bad.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Yeo-Ron. 'Yeo' as in '여러 명' (many people). 'Ron' as in 'discussion'. Discussion of many people.
Quick Quiz
이번 선거의 결과는 최근의 ___ 조사와 일치했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 여론
Examples
인터넷 기사 댓글을 보면 대강의 여론을 알 수 있어.
everydayYou can roughly tell the public opinion by looking at the comments on internet articles.
이번 정책에 대한 국민적 여론을 수렴하여 반영하겠습니다.
formalWe will gather and reflect public opinion on this policy.
여론이 너무 안 좋아서 계획을 취소했대.
informalThey say they canceled the plan because public opinion was so bad.
매스미디어는 대중의 여론 형성에 강력한 영향을 미친다.
academicMass media has a powerful influence on the formation of public opinion.
기업 이미지를 위해 우호적인 여론 조성이 필요합니다.
businessCreating favorable public opinion is necessary for the company's image.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
여론이 들끓다
public opinion is boiling (strong reaction)
여론에 밀리다
to be pushed back by public opinion
여론을 호도하다
to mislead public opinion
Often Confused With
Usage Notes
Vital for topics related to politics, media, and social change in IELTS.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with '이론' (theory).
Memory Tip
Yeo-Ron. 'Yeo' as in '여러 명' (many people). 'Ron' as in 'discussion'. Discussion of many people.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 輿 (public) and 論 (discussion).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Korean society is very sensitive to online 'netizen' public opinion.
Quick Quiz
이번 선거의 결과는 최근의 ___ 조사와 일치했다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 여론
Related Vocabulary
More society words
고착화
B2The process of a certain phenomenon, thought, or structure becoming fixed and unchangeable over time.
수용하다
B2To accept, take in, or accommodate ideas, opinions, people, or external influences.
직면하다
B2To come face to face with a difficult situation, problem, or reality directly.
지양하다
B2To refrain from doing something or to avoid a certain direction or behavior, often for ethical, social, or practical reasons. It implies choosing not to follow a negative path.
일반적
B1Common, usual, or relating to most people or things. Essential for making generalizations in academic essays.
획일적
B2Being uniform or standardized without any variation. It often describes systems or methods that force everything into the same pattern, lacking diversity.
촉발하다
B2To trigger or set off a certain event, emotion, or reaction, often suddenly or as a catalyst.
순기능
B2A positive function or beneficial role that a certain system or phenomenon plays.
역기능
B2A negative function, dysfunction, or harmful side effect that a certain system or phenomenon produces.
유대감
B2A feeling of connection, solidarity, or bonding between members of a group.
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