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adult

Noun

  1. 1

    adult

    A fully-grown person.

    Korean definition: 다 자란 사람.

    • Grandma Kim's three sons all grew up into fine, dignified adults.

    • Admission to this grand park is 5,000 won for adults and 3,000 won for children.

  2. 2

    elder

    A person who is superior in age, position, etc.

    Korean definition: 나이나 지위 등이 높은 윗사람.

    • The neighborhood elders sit together on a wooden bench playing baduk.

    • The elderly landlord told us what to be careful about when living in the new house.

  3. 3

    grown-up

    A married person.

    Korean definition: 결혼을 한 사람.

    • The mother told her daughter, well past marrying age, that you become a grown-up only once you marry.

    • Father joked to my uncle, asking how a fellow who hasn't even married could be a grown-up.

  4. 4

    elder

    A person in the family or group who is respected by others because of his old age and experience.

    Korean definition: 한 집안이나 집단 등에서 나이가 많고 경험이 많아 남에게 존경을 받는 사람.

    • The daughter-in-law of the head family politely welcomed the elder of the clan.

    • The concubines paid their respects to the Queen Dowager, the most senior elder of the palace.