bilingualism (/baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡwə.lɪ.zəm/)
noun · Advanced · Culture & Society
🔊 /baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡwə.lɪ.zəm/
Meaning
Meaning: use of two languages
The ability to speak two languages fluently, or the regular use of two languages in a community. It is common in many parts of the world.
Examples
🗣 Childhood bilingualism gave her the rare ability to think and dream in two languages.
Etymology
From ‘bilingual’, from Latin ‘bilinguis’ (two-tongued), from ‘bi-‘ (two) and ‘lingua’ (tongue), plus ‘-ism’.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in linguistics, education, and social policy.
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Tags: language, linguistics