🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

무할례

Pronunciation / Transliteration: muhallye

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Uncircumcision/ˌʌn.sɜːˈkʌm.sɪ.ʒən/
nounCEFR C2 (Proficient)Top #28400 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"바울은 무할례 자들을 위한 사도로 부름을 받았습니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The state or condition of not being circumcised.

    "In ancient historical texts, the distinction between circumcision and uncircumcision was a significant cultural marker."
  2. 2

    A collective term used in theological or biblical contexts to refer to Gentiles or uncircumcised individuals as a group.

    "The apostle Paul was entrusted with the gospel to the uncircumcision, just as Peter was to the circumcision."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the prefix un- (expressing negation) combined with circumcision, originating from late Middle English via Old French from Latin circumcisio. Historically prominent in theological texts, particularly translations of Biblical scriptures to denote Gentiles or those not bearing the physical sign of the covenant.

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