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Meaning of songbun | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈsɒŋbuːn

Definitions

A system of ascribed status in North Korea, based on one's political, social, and economic background and the behaviour of relatives.

uncountable

Equivalents

日本語 出身成分
한국어 출신성분
Русский сонбу́н

Examples

“And to cap it all, both his family and hers had good songbun, which made their position in society secure. Songbun is a caste system that operates in North Korea.”

CEFR level

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Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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