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자정 (noun)

The act of purifying or correcting oneself or its own organization without outside interference. Often used in social or environmental contexts.

💬 Example

"정치권의 자정 노력이 그 어느 때보다 절실하다."

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a person standing alone in a spotless room, diligently cleaning their own space without anyone telling them to....

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
자정 작용 자기 정화 자율 규제
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using '자정' for externally mandated changes. → Using '개혁' (reform) or '규제' (regulation) for externally imposed changes.

Confusing '자정' with simple 'improvement' (개선). → Using '개선' for general upgrades or minor fixes, and '자정' for significant ethical or functional corrections driven by internal recognition of flaws.

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