권위
The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience; also refers to recognized expertise in a specific field.
Examples
3 of 5선생님의 권위를 존중해야 합니다.
We must respect the teacher's authority.
정부의 권위가 실추되었습니다.
The government's authority has been undermined.
권위 있는 학술지에 논문을 발표했다.
Published a paper in a prestigious (authoritative) academic journal.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Kwon-wi: Think of a 'Crown' (Kwon sounds similar) which represents authority.
Quick Quiz
그 교수는 인공지능 분야의 세계적인 ____이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 권위자
Examples
선생님의 권위를 존중해야 합니다.
everydayWe must respect the teacher's authority.
정부의 권위가 실추되었습니다.
formalThe government's authority has been undermined.
권위 있는 학술지에 논문을 발표했다.
academicPublished a paper in a prestigious (authoritative) academic journal.
팀장은 권위적인 태도를 버려야 한다.
businessThe team leader should discard an authoritarian attitude.
너무 권위 세우지 마.
informalDon't try to act so authoritative.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
권위자
an authority/expert
권위 실추
loss of authority
권위 의식
sense of authority
Often Confused With
권력 (power) is often political or physical force; 권위 (authority) is power that is recognized as legitimate or expert.
Usage Notes
Used when discussing leadership styles or the credibility of sources in academic research.
Common Mistakes
Don't use '권위' to mean 'right' as in human rights (use 권리).
Memory Tip
Kwon-wi: Think of a 'Crown' (Kwon sounds similar) which represents authority.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 權 (power) and 威 (dignity/might).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
그 교수는 인공지능 분야의 세계적인 ____이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 권위자
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