bilingual
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Having the ability to speak two languages fluently.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
baɪˈlɪŋɡwəl
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Definition
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adjective
Having the ability to speak two languages fluently.
Spoken or written in two different languages.
Characterized by the use or presence of two languages.
noun
A person who speaks two languages fluently
A person who is able to use two languages.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
More ways to use bilingual
- “A bilingual dictionary.”adjective
- “Bilingual education.”adjective
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Related Words
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- multilingualadjective
- linguisticadjective
- telugunoun
- mandarinnoun
- flemishnoun
- hindinoun
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