PoliticsAugust 18, 2026
reshuffle
ree-SHUHF-uhl
Definition
A reorganization or change in the members of a group, cabinet, or organization.
Etymology
The word combines the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' with 'shuffle,' which originally meant to mix cards or move things by scraping them along a surface, dating back to the late 17th century.
In the news
In the article, the term refers to the upcoming government cabinet changes, specifically the process of replacing the outgoing Justice Minister.
Cheong Wa Dae Asks Justice Minister Jung Sung-ho to Keep Working Until Successor Is Appointed
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