songbun.
A system of ascribed status in North Korea, based on one's political, social, and economic background and the behaviour of relatives.
Meaning & usage
A system of ascribed status in North Korea, based on one's political, social, and economic background and the behaviour of relatives.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Korean 성분(成分) (seongbun), ellipsis of 출신성분(出身成分) (chulsinseongbun).
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