Unilingual
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Unilingual is an adjective meaning (linguistics) Knowing or using a single language.
Meaning
(linguistics) Knowing or using a single language.
More Meanings
- (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.
Word Forms
- unilinguals
Synonyms for unilingual
Depending on context, synonyms include monolingual.
Antonyms for unilingual
Common opposites include multilingual, plurilingual.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include monolingual, bilingual, homogeneous, homogenous, anglophones, francophones.
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