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study abroadto pursue education in a foreign country, typically as part of one's degree program

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to pursue education in a foreign country, typically as part of one's degree program

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstʌdi əˈbrɔːd/

Korean meaning: 외국에서 공부하다, 해외 유학하다

Korean pronunciation: **스타**디 어**브로**드

Example Sentences

  • After studying abroad, Tom returned home speaking three languages and knowing how to make 47 different types of pasta.
  • Many students choose to study abroad to gain international perspective and independence.
  • She studied abroad in Japan and came back addicted to ramen and fluent in both Japanese and complaint-making.

study abroad

VERB

//ˈstʌdi əˈbrɔːd//

to pursue education in a foreign country, typically as part of one's degree program

study abroad concept
💡 Concept

She decided to study abroad in Paris next semester to master French.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈstʌdi əˈbrɔːd/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈstʌdi əˈbrɔːd/

🌳Etymology

Origin

'Study'는 라틴어 'studium(열정, 관심)'에서, 'abroad'는 중세영어 'on brede(넓은 곳에)'에서 유래되어 '넓은 세상에서 공부한다'는 현대적 의미를 갖게 되었습니다.

🎵Rhyme

broadboardhoardsword
broad
board
hoard
sword

🔗Collocations

study abroad program
semester abroad
exchange student
international education
cultural immersion
language barrier
global experience

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

After studying abroad, Tom returned home speaking three languages and knowing how to make 47 different types of pasta.

Many students choose to study abroad to gain international perspective and independence.

😄 Fun example

She studied abroad in Japan and came back addicted to ramen and fluent in both Japanese and complaint-making.

The university offers various study abroad opportunities in over 30 countries.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

overseas educationinternational studyforeign exchangecross-cultural learning

Antonyms

domestic studyhome educationlocal learning

Related

exchange programcultural exchangeinternational studentgap yearimmersion program

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