거주지
The place where someone lives; place of residence. Used in academic papers to discuss urbanization, demographics, and social services.
Examples
3 of 5연구 대상자의 거주지는 서울과 경기도 지역으로 제한되었다.
The subjects' place of residence was limited to Seoul and Gyeonggi province.
주민등록상 거주지와 실제 거주지가 다릅니다.
The registered residence and actual residence are different.
거주지를 선택할 때 가장 고려하는 요소는 무엇인가요?
What is the factor you consider most when choosing a place of residence?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Geo-ju (Reside) + Ji (Land/Place).
Quick Quiz
도시화 현상으로 인해 많은 사람들의 ________가 도시로 집중되고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 거주지
Examples
연구 대상자의 거주지는 서울과 경기도 지역으로 제한되었다.
academicThe subjects' place of residence was limited to Seoul and Gyeonggi province.
주민등록상 거주지와 실제 거주지가 다릅니다.
formalThe registered residence and actual residence are different.
거주지를 선택할 때 가장 고려하는 요소는 무엇인가요?
businessWhat is the factor you consider most when choosing a place of residence?
내 거주지는 학교 근처라서 통학하기 편해.
everydayMy residence is near the school, so it's easy to commute.
너 거주지가 어디야?
informalWhere is your place of residence?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
고정 거주지
fixed residence
거주지 이전
moving residence
임시 거주지
temporary residence
Often Confused With
'고향' is hometown (where you were born), while '거주지' is where you currently live.
Usage Notes
Common in IELTS Task 1 when describing data about where people live (urban vs rural).
Common Mistakes
Often used in formal writing. In casual conversation, people usually just say '집' (home).
Memory Tip
Geo-ju (Reside) + Ji (Land/Place).
Word Origin
Sino-Korean '거주' (reside) + '지' (place).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
도시화 현상으로 인해 많은 사람들의 ________가 도시로 집중되고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 거주지
Related Vocabulary
More geography words
위치하다
B1To be situated or located in a specific place. It is the formal way to say '있다' when describing geographical positions.
도시화
B2The process of making an area more urban, where an increasing percentage of the population lives in cities and towns.
선진국
B2A country with a highly developed economy and advanced technological infrastructure.
산재하다
B2To be scattered or dotted around in various places.
거주하다
B1To live in a particular place for a significant period; to reside or inhabit.
밀집하다
B1To be crowded or concentrated in a specific small area. Often used to describe population density or the location of buildings in urban studies.
지역
B1A particular area or part of a country or the world. Common in IELTS when discussing urban development or local culture.
인구 밀도
B2A measurement of population per unit area, typically per square kilometer. It is a key indicator in geography and urban planning.
밀집
B2The state of being crowded or concentrated closely together in a small area.
도시의
B2In, relating to, or characteristic of a town or city. It describes things found in an urban environment.
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