bilingual

See also: bi-lingual

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

bi- + lingual

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/, /baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡju.əl/

Adjective

bilingual (not comparable)

  1. Having the ability to speak two languages.
    • 1998, Fife, Bruce, The Birthday Party Business, →ISBN, page 176:
      Since she is bilingual she has them written in both English and Spanish.
  2. Spoken or written in two different languages.
    a bilingual dictionary
  3. Characterized by the use or presence of two languages.
    bilingual education

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Noun

bilingual (plural bilinguals)

  1. A person who is able to use two languages.

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German

Etymology

bi- + lingual

Pronunciation

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Adjective

bilingual (not comparable)

  1. bilingual

Declension

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