고령화
The process of a population becoming older as a result of rising life expectancy and/or declining birth rates.
Examples
3 of 5고령화 사회에 대비한 복지 정책이 필요하다.
Welfare policies prepared for an aging society are necessary.
급속한 고령화로 인해 노동력이 부족해지고 있다.
Due to rapid aging, the labor force is becoming scarce.
농촌 지역의 고령화 현상은 심각한 수준이다.
The phenomenon of aging in rural areas is at a serious level.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Go-ryeong-hwa (고령화) -> 'Go' (becoming) + 'Ryeong' (old age).
Quick Quiz
출산율 저하는 사회의 ___를 가속화한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 고령화
Examples
고령화 사회에 대비한 복지 정책이 필요하다.
academicWelfare policies prepared for an aging society are necessary.
급속한 고령화로 인해 노동력이 부족해지고 있다.
businessDue to rapid aging, the labor force is becoming scarce.
농촌 지역의 고령화 현상은 심각한 수준이다.
formalThe phenomenon of aging in rural areas is at a serious level.
요즘은 어디 가나 어르신들이 많은 게 고령화 때문인가 봐.
informalI guess there are many seniors everywhere because of the aging population.
고령화는 전 세계적인 추세입니다.
everydayAging is a global trend.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
고령화가 진행되다
aging is progressing
고령화에 직면하다
to face an aging population
급속한 고령화
rapid aging
Often Confused With
'고령화' is a societal process, while '노후' refers to an individual's old age or later years.
Usage Notes
Extremely frequent in IELTS Writing Task 2 when discussing demographics or healthcare.
Common Mistakes
Avoid confusing '고령화' (process) with '고령자' (elderly person).
Memory Tip
Go-ryeong-hwa (고령화) -> 'Go' (becoming) + 'Ryeong' (old age).
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 高 (high), 齡 (age), and 化 (become).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
South Korea is one of the fastest-aging societies in the world.
Quick Quiz
출산율 저하는 사회의 ___를 가속화한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 고령화
Related Vocabulary
More sociology words
사회적
B2Relating to society or its organization; involving the interaction of people.
고정관념
B2A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing. It is often resistant to change even when presented with new information.
고착화하다
B2To become fixed or solidified in a specific state, pattern, or habit, making it very difficult to change.
관습
B2A long-established practice or custom within a society or group. It refers to traditional ways of behaving that have been passed down through generations.
장벽
B2A barrier or obstacle that prevents progress, communication, or movement. It can be a physical wall or a metaphorical hurdle like language or culture.
상호
B2Each other; mutual. It describes actions, relations, or feelings involving two or more parties acting together or affecting each other.
부여하다
B2To give, grant, or assign a specific quality, meaning, right, or task to someone or something.
부양하다
B2To support or provide for someone, typically a family member who cannot support themselves. It can also refer to boosting or sustaining an economy.
인구
B2The total number of people living in a particular area, country, or city. It is a fundamental demographic metric used in statistical analysis and planning.
보편화
B2The phenomenon or process of something becoming widespread or common among the general public.
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