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TOPIK 6noun

후견인

hugyeonin [후겨닌]

후견인이 · 후견인을

guardian

Example

법원은 할머니를 아이의 후견인으로 지정했습니다.

The court appointed the grandmother as the child's guardian.

Word parts

후 behind견 see인 person

Literally 'a person who watches from behind' and looks after someone.

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Also figurative: a powerful backer or patron in politics or business.