집단적
Relating to a group of people or done as a collective rather than as individuals.
Examples
3 of 5인간은 집단적 생활을 통해 문명을 발전시켰다.
Humans developed civilization through collective living.
이번 축제는 마을 사람들의 집단적 참여로 이루어졌다.
This festival was made possible by the collective participation of the villagers.
사원들의 집단적 사직은 회사에 큰 타격을 주었다.
The collective resignation of employees dealt a huge blow to the company.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Zip' (gather) + 'Dan' (group). Zipping everyone into a group.
Quick Quiz
개인의 이익보다 ___의 이익을 우선시하는 경우가 많다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 집단
Examples
인간은 집단적 생활을 통해 문명을 발전시켰다.
academicHumans developed civilization through collective living.
이번 축제는 마을 사람들의 집단적 참여로 이루어졌다.
everydayThis festival was made possible by the collective participation of the villagers.
사원들의 집단적 사직은 회사에 큰 타격을 주었다.
businessThe collective resignation of employees dealt a huge blow to the company.
집단적 지성을 활용하면 더 나은 해결책을 찾을 수 있다.
formalBetter solutions can be found by utilizing collective intelligence.
야, 우리 집단적으로 항의해야 하는 거 아냐?
informalHey, shouldn't we protest collectively?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
집단 이기주의
collective egoism (NIMBYism)
집단 지성
collective intelligence
집단 따돌림
group bullying/ostracism
Often Confused With
공동적 emphasizes sharing or working together, while 집단적 emphasizes the scale and the entity of a group.
Usage Notes
Common in sociology or psychology topics in IELTS Academic Reading.
Common Mistakes
Don't use it to mean 'crowded' (복잡하다).
Memory Tip
Think of 'Zip' (gather) + 'Dan' (group). Zipping everyone into a group.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 集 (to gather) and 團 (group/circle).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Korean culture often emphasizes '집단적' values and harmony over individualism.
Quick Quiz
개인의 이익보다 ___의 이익을 우선시하는 경우가 많다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 집단
Related Vocabulary
More society words
상호협력
B2Mutual cooperation; the process of working together with other people or organizations to achieve a common goal.
결집하다
B2To gather or unite separate forces, opinions, or people into one cohesive whole for a specific purpose.
이민
B1The act of leaving one's own country to settle permanently in another. It involves moving to a foreign country for work, safety, or better living conditions.
일률적
B2Uniform or standardized; applying the same rule or method to everything without considering individual differences.
표면화
B2The process of a hidden problem, issue, or phenomenon becoming apparent or coming to the surface.
취약성
B2The state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed. It refers to a lack of protection or a weakness in a system, group, or structure.
형평성
B2The quality of being fair and impartial. It refers to the principle of treating everyone in a way that is equitable, especially in the distribution of resources or opportunities.
당면하다
B2To be confronted with a problem, task, or situation that requires immediate attention. It describes being in a position where one must deal with a current challenge.
연대하다
B2To act in solidarity or to form an alliance for a common goal or shared interest. It implies a sense of mutual support and unity between groups or individuals.
탈피하다
B2To shed one's skin (literally), or to break away from an old state, habit, or convention (metaphorically).
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