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TOPIK 6noun

위정자

wijeongja

위정자가 · 위정자를

those in power, rulers, statesmen

Example

위정자들은 국민의 목소리에 귀를 기울여야 합니다.

Those in power must listen to the voice of the people.

Word parts

위 do정 govern자 person

-자 = person who does it: 과학자, 운전자, 위정자.

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Formal and literary; often used with a critical edge toward people in power.