공동체
A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common. It emphasizes unity and shared interests.
Examples
3 of 5학교는 작은 사회이자 공동체이다.
School is a small society and a community.
본 행사는 공동체 의식을 함양하기 위해 기획되었습니다.
This event was planned to foster a sense of community.
우리 동네 공동체는 참 활발해.
Our neighborhood community is very active.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Gong-dong (Common) + Che (Body). A group that acts as one body.
Quick Quiz
현대 사회에서도 이웃 간의 ____ 의식이 필요하다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 공동체
Examples
학교는 작은 사회이자 공동체이다.
everydaySchool is a small society and a community.
본 행사는 공동체 의식을 함양하기 위해 기획되었습니다.
formalThis event was planned to foster a sense of community.
우리 동네 공동체는 참 활발해.
informalOur neighborhood community is very active.
온라인 공동체는 지리적 한계를 뛰어넘는다.
academicOnline communities transcend geographical limitations.
기업은 지역 공동체와 상생해야 합니다.
businessCompanies must coexist with the local community.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
공동체를 형성하다
to form a community
공동체의 이익
interests of the community
공동체에 기여하다
to contribute to the community
Often Confused With
사회 (society) is a broader, more structural term, while 공동체 (community) implies closer bonds and shared values.
Usage Notes
Common in IELTS topics regarding social cohesion and urbanization.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse with '공동' (joint/common). '공동체' is the group itself.
Memory Tip
Gong-dong (Common) + Che (Body). A group that acts as one body.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 'gong' (together), 'dong' (same), and 'che' (body).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Traditional Korean culture (like 'Jeong') highly values the collective over the individual.
Quick Quiz
현대 사회에서도 이웃 간의 ____ 의식이 필요하다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 공동체
Related Vocabulary
More society words
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.
역동성
B2The quality of being characterized by constant change, activity, or progress; dynamism.
소외
B2The state of being isolated or excluded from a group or society; alienation.
공헌하다
B2To contribute or devote oneself to a cause, society, or the development of something. It is used when someone's actions lead to a positive and significant impact.
중심
B1The middle point of something; also refers to the most important or main part of an activity, interest, or organization.
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