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TOPIK 6noun

보통선거

botongseongeo

보통선거가 · 보통선거를

universal suffrage

Example

보통선거는 재산과 관계없이 모든 성인에게 투표권을 줍니다.

Universal suffrage gives every adult the right to vote, regardless of property.

Word parts

보 universal통 through선 choose거 raise

Literally 'common election' — every adult citizen gets to vote.

Good to know

Korea's constitution names four election principles: 보통, 평등, 직접, 비밀선거.