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TOPIK 5noun

철폐

cheolpye

철폐가 · 철폐를

abolition, repeal

Example

시민 단체들은 차별 제도의 철폐를 요구했습니다.

Civic groups demanded the abolition of discriminatory systems.

Word parts

철 withdraw폐 abolish

Literally 'withdraw and abolish'.

Good to know

A strong protest word, as in 규제 철폐 (scrap regulations); 폐지 is the more neutral 'abolition'.