Korean Dictionary
How to say "Civil Rights" in Korean
“Civil Rights” in Korean is 시민권 (pronounced "Siminwon").
시민권
Siminwon
Usage & Context
Rights of citizens in a state, including voting and equal protection. Civil rights in South Korea are protected by the Constitution and various laws.
Example Sentence
시민권은 중요합니다.
Civil rights are important.
How to use 시민권 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Civil Rights” is 시민권, romanized as Siminwon.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 시민권.
Pronunciation Guide
Say '시민권' as 'shi-min-won'. '시' sounds like 'she', '민' sounds like 'min' in 'mint', and '권' sounds like 'won' (the Korean currency). The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
A political science lecture or discussion.
시민권은 민주주의 사회의 근간입니다.
Civil rights are the foundation of a democratic society.
A legal drama character facing severe consequences.
그는 시민권 박탈의 위기에 처했습니다.
He was on the verge of losing his civil rights.
Discussing historical social movements.
시민권 운동은 사회 변화를 이끌었습니다.
The civil rights movement led to social change.
Cultural Context
While '시민권' directly translates to civil rights, in everyday Korean discourse, the broader term '인권' (human rights) is more commonly used when discussing fundamental entitlements. '시민권' often appears in more formal or legal contexts, or when specifically referring to the rights of citizens within a state, such as voting rights or equal protection under the law, rather than universal human rights.
Editorial note
We review entries like 시민권 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
시민권 운동
civil rights movement
시민권을 행사하다
to exercise civil rights
시민권 박탈
deprivation of civil rights
Related Expressions
인권
ingwon
human rights (broader concept)
참정권
chamjeonggwon
suffrage, right to participate in politics
평등
pyeongdeung
equality
자유권
jayugwon
right to freedom, civil liberties
More Law & Government Words
Master Korean with AI-Powered Learning
Practice Civil Rights and 10,000+ words with native pronunciation and AI conversation.
