social ills — Problems that affect many people in a society, such as poverty, crime, or discrimination
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: Problems that affect many people in a society, such as poverty, crime, or discrimination
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsoʊʃəl ɪlz/
Korean meaning: 사회악, 사회 문제 (빈곤, 범죄, 차별 등 사회 전체에 영향을 미치는 문제들)
Korean pronunciation: **소**셜 **일**즈
Example Sentences
- The mayor promised to eliminate social ills, starting with the city's Wi-Fi being slower than a snail's internet connection.
- Education and economic opportunity are often cited as solutions to many social ills.
- The documentary exposed various social ills, including the shocking fact that some people still use Internet Explorer voluntarily.
social ills
NOUN//ˈsoʊʃəl ɪlz//
Problems that affect many people in a society, such as poverty, crime, or discrimination
Problems that affect many people in a society, such as poverty, crime, or discrimination
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Social은 라틴어 'socialis'(동료의, 사회의)에서, ills는 고대 영어 'yfel'에서 유래. 사회(social)와 병폐(ills)가 결합하여 '사회 전체를 병들게 하는 문제들'이라는 의미로 발전했다.
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“The mayor promised to eliminate social ills, starting with the city's Wi-Fi being slower than a snail's internet connection.”
“Education and economic opportunity are often cited as solutions to many social ills.”
“The documentary exposed various social ills, including the shocking fact that some people still use Internet Explorer voluntarily.”
“Poverty, unemployment, and inadequate healthcare are among the most pressing social ills facing developing nations.”
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