Multilingual

/ˌmʌltiˈlɪŋɡwəl/ · adjective

Meaning

Of, relating to, or involving multiple languages..

Definitions by Sense

1. Of, relating to, or involving multiple languages.
2. (of a person) Able to communicate in a number of languages.
3. A polyglot.

Example Sentences

In reality, the multidimensionality of language contact in multilingual environments ensures no such neat compartmentalisation.

Wikipedia is the most ambitious multilingual project after the Bible: There are editions in over 340 languages, and a further 400 even more obscure ones are being developed and tested.

So being multilingual can make you more appealing, more successful and more compassionate. And it’s also good for your health.

Describing us as multilingual emphasizes our achievements and that learning English adds to the richness of our identity.

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Word Forms

• more multilingual
• most multilingual
• multilinguals

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