B1 adjective Neutral

집단적

[t͡ɕipt͈a̠nt͡ɕʌ̹k̚]

Relating to a group of people or done as a collective rather than as individuals.

Examples

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1

인간은 집단적 생활을 통해 문명을 발전시켰다.

Humans developed civilization through collective living.

2

이번 축제는 마을 사람들의 집단적 참여로 이루어졌다.

This festival was made possible by the collective participation of the villagers.

3

사원들의 집단적 사직은 회사에 큰 타격을 주었다.

The collective resignation of employees dealt a huge blow to the company.

Word Family

Noun
집단
Adverb
집단적으로
Adjective
집단적
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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

1

인간은 집단적 생활을 통해 문명을 발전시켰다.

academic

Humans developed civilization through collective living.

2

이번 축제는 마을 사람들의 집단적 참여로 이루어졌다.

everyday

This festival was made possible by the collective participation of the villagers.

3

사원들의 집단적 사직은 회사에 큰 타격을 주었다.

business

The collective resignation of employees dealt a huge blow to the company.

4

집단적 지성을 활용하면 더 나은 해결책을 찾을 수 있다.

formal

Better solutions can be found by utilizing collective intelligence.

5

야, 우리 집단적으로 항의해야 하는 거 아냐?

informal

Hey, shouldn't we protest collectively?

Word Family

Noun
집단
Adverb
집단적으로
Adjective
집단적

Common Collocations

집단적 행동 collective action
집단적 지성 collective intelligence
집단적 책임 collective responsibility
집단적 기억 collective memory
집단적 이익 collective interest

Common Phrases

집단 이기주의

collective egoism (NIMBYism)

집단 지성

collective intelligence

집단 따돌림

group bullying/ostracism

Often Confused With

집단적 vs 공동적

공동적 emphasizes sharing or working together, while 집단적 emphasizes the scale and the entity of a group.

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Usage Notes

Common in sociology or psychology topics in IELTS Academic Reading.

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Common Mistakes

Don't use it to mean 'crowded' (복잡하다).

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Zip' (gather) + 'Dan' (group). Zipping everyone into a group.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 集 (to gather) and 團 (group/circle).

Grammar Patterns

집단적 + Noun 집단적으로 + Verb
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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

More society words

상호협력

B2

Mutual cooperation; the process of working together with other people or organizations to achieve a common goal.

결집하다

B2

To gather or unite separate forces, opinions, or people into one cohesive whole for a specific purpose.

이민

B1

The 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

B2

Uniform or standardized; applying the same rule or method to everything without considering individual differences.

표면화

B2

The process of a hidden problem, issue, or phenomenon becoming apparent or coming to the surface.

취약성

B2

The 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

B2

The 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

B2

To 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

B2

To 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

B2

To shed one's skin (literally), or to break away from an old state, habit, or convention (metaphorically).

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