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Unilingual

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

(linguistics) Knowing or using a single language..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (linguistics) Knowing or using a single language.
  2. (linguistics) A person who understands only one language.

Example Sentences

If you're black you've had to improvise communication with unilingual whites, she'd probably easily acquire this ancient one, too.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does unilingual mean?

Unilingual means (linguistics) Knowing or using a single language..

What is a synonym for unilingual?

Common synonyms include monolingual.

What is the opposite of unilingual?

Possible antonyms include multilingual, plurilingual.

How do you use unilingual in a sentence?

If you're black you've had to improvise communication with unilingual whites, she'd probably easily acquire this ancient one, too.

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