B2 noun Neutral

포용성

/pʰojoŋsʰʌŋ/

The quality of including or being open to different types of people, ideas, or things. In social contexts, it refers to inclusivity and the acceptance of diversity.

Examples

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그는 포용성이 넓은 사람이라 적이 없다.

He is a very inclusive person, so he has no enemies.

2

우리 사회의 포용성을 높이기 위한 정책을 제안합니다.

I propose a policy to increase the inclusivity of our society.

3

넌 왜 그렇게 포용성이 없어? 좀 이해해 줘.

Why are you so narrow-minded? Try to understand.

Word Family

Noun
포용성
Verb
포용하다
Adverb
포용적으로
Adjective
포용적인
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Memory Tip

Think of a 'hug' (Po) that 'includes' (yong) everyone.

Quick Quiz

다양한 문화를 존중하는 ( )을 길러야 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 포용성

Examples

1

그는 포용성이 넓은 사람이라 적이 없다.

everyday

He is a very inclusive person, so he has no enemies.

2

우리 사회의 포용성을 높이기 위한 정책을 제안합니다.

formal

I propose a policy to increase the inclusivity of our society.

3

넌 왜 그렇게 포용성이 없어? 좀 이해해 줘.

informal

Why are you so narrow-minded? Try to understand.

4

교육의 포용성은 모든 학생에게 평등한 기회를 제공하는 것이다.

academic

Inclusivity in education is providing equal opportunities to all students.

5

기업 문화의 포용성은 혁신적인 아이디어를 끌어내는 원동력이다.

business

The inclusivity of corporate culture is the driving force that draws out innovative ideas.

Word Family

Noun
포용성
Verb
포용하다
Adverb
포용적으로
Adjective
포용적인

Common Collocations

포용성을 갖추다 to have inclusivity
사회적 포용성 social inclusivity
포용성을 넓히다 to broaden inclusivity
포용성 있는 리더십 inclusive leadership
문화적 포용성 cultural inclusivity

Common Phrases

포용적 성장

inclusive growth

포용적 태도

inclusive attitude

포용 정책

engagement/inclusive policy

Often Confused With

포용성 vs 이해

Ihae is simply understanding something, while Poyongseong is the character trait of embracing or including it.

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Usage Notes

A very important word for IELTS Writing Task 2 topics regarding globalization, multiculturalism, and teamwork.

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Common Mistakes

Don't confuse with 'pogyo' (missionary work/spreading religion).

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Memory Tip

Think of a 'hug' (Po) that 'includes' (yong) everyone.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 包容性 (pʰo-yoŋ-sʰʌŋ).

Grammar Patterns

~에 대한 포용성 포용성이 넓다/좁다

Quick Quiz

다양한 문화를 존중하는 ( )을 길러야 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 포용성

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