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TOPIK 3noun

인류

illyu [일류]

인류가 · 인류를

humankind, humanity

Example

환경 문제는 인류 모두의 문제입니다.

Environmental problems are a problem for all of humanity.

Word parts

인 person류 kind

Literally 'the human kind'.

Good to know

Pronounced [일류] — ㄴ before ㄹ becomes ㄹ; don't confuse with 일류 'first-class'.