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TOPIK 3noun

문명

munmyeong

문명이 · 문명을

civilization

Example

고대 문명은 큰 강 주변에서 시작되었습니다.

Ancient civilizations began near large rivers.

Word parts

문 writing명 bright

Literally 'writing and brightness' — an enlightened society.