🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

경쟁

Pronunciation / Transliteration: gyeongjaeng

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Rivalry/ˈraɪ.vəl.ri/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"두 팀 간의 경쟁은 치열하다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The state of being a rival; competition between two or more parties.

    "The rivalry between the two football teams has lasted for decades."
  2. 2

    An ongoing competition or conflict between individuals or groups.

    "Their rivalry in the business world has led to innovative products."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'rivalry' originates from the Latin word 'rivalis', meaning 'one who uses the same stream as another', which evolved through Old French before entering Middle English. The concept has historically shifted from a literal sense of sharing resources to a more abstract competition in various contexts.

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