🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

담론

Pronunciation / Transliteration: damron

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Discourse/ˈdɪs.kɔːrs/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"사회적 담론은 필수적입니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    Written or spoken communication or debate.

    "The professor encouraged open discourse during the seminar."
  2. 2

    A formal discussion of a subject in speech or writing.

    "The discourse on climate change has gained significant attention in recent years."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'discourse' originates from the Latin 'discursus', meaning 'running to and fro', which evolved through Old French into Middle English. Historically, it has shifted from a general term for conversation to a more structured form of communication in various contexts, including academic and literary discussions.

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