Definition
A gathering or meeting of people, usually for a shared purpose or social reason.
Example
오늘 저녁에 친구들과 모임이 있어요.
I have a get-together with friends this evening.
Etymology
From the verb 모이다 ("to gather, to come together"), itself derived from 모으다 ("to collect, to bring together"). The noun suffix -임/-음 nominalizes the verb stem, yielding 모임, literally "a coming-together."
Cultural note
In Korean social culture, 모임 is a central concept — Koreans often belong to multiple regular 모임 groups: alumni reunions (동창 모임), work colleagues after hours (회식-adjacent gatherings), hobby clubs, and neighborhood associations. Being invited to someone's 모임 is a meaningful sign of inclusion. Don't confuse 모임 with 회의 (hoɰi, a formal business meeting) — 모임 is warmer and more social in tone.