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TOPIK 6noun

비례대표

biryedaepyo

비례대표가 · 비례대표를

proportional representation; a proportional-representation lawmaker

Example

그는 지난 선거에서 비례대표로 국회의원이 되었습니다.

He became a lawmaker through proportional representation in the last election.

Word parts

비 compare례 ratio대 stand in표 express

Literally 'representation by ratio' — seats follow each party's share of votes.