🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

정부

Pronunciation / Transliteration: jeongbu

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Zhengfu/ʒəŋˈfuː/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"정부는 새로운 정책을 발표했습니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The administrative body of a state or organization responsible for governance.

    "The local zhengfu implemented new policies to improve public transportation."
  2. 2

    A term used to refer to the government in a broader sense, including its various departments and agencies.

    "The zhengfu announced a new initiative to promote environmental sustainability."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'zhengfu' (政府) originates from Chinese, where 'zheng' means 'govern' and 'fu' means 'administration' or 'government'. It has been used historically to refer to the governing body of a state since the early dynastic periods in China, evolving in meaning to encompass various forms of government structures over centuries.

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