🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

반려견

Pronunciation / Transliteration: banlyeogyeon

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Companion Dog/kəmˈpænjən dɔɡ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"반려견은 가족의 일원입니다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A dog that is bred and kept primarily for companionship.

    "Many families choose a companion dog for their friendly nature and loyalty."
  2. 2

    A dog that provides emotional support and companionship to its owner.

    "Therapy sessions often include a companion dog to help reduce anxiety."

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Synonyms (3)
Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'companion dog' combines 'companion', derived from the Latin 'companionem', meaning 'one who eats bread with another', and 'dog', from Old English 'docga', a term used for a powerful breed of dog. The phrase evolved to describe dogs bred primarily for companionship rather than work or utility.

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