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TOPIK 4noun

배타적

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배타적인 (+noun) · 배타적으로 · 배타적이에요

exclusive, exclusionary, closed to outsiders

Example

그 모임은 새 회원에게 좀 배타적이에요.

That group is a bit closed off to new members.

Word parts

배 push out타 other적 -ic

Literally 'pushing others out.'

Good to know

Also a legal term: 배타적 경제 수역 means 'exclusive economic zone.'