Bilingual
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Bilingual is an adjective meaning Having the ability to speak two languages fluently.
Meaning
Having the ability to speak two languages fluently.
More Meanings
- Spoken or written in two different languages.
- Characterized by the use or presence of two languages.
- A person who is able to use two languages.
Example Sentences
bilingual education
a bilingual dictionary
He thinks it's chic to have a bilingual wife.
Since she is bilingual she has them written in both English and Spanish.
Word Forms
- bi-lingual
- bilinguals
Synonyms for bilingual
Depending on context, synonyms include two-tongued, diglot, multilingual.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include multilingual, bilingualism, linguistic, language, unilingual, yearbook.
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