multilingual

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˌmʌltiˈlɪŋɡwəl/

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Adjective

Positive multilingual

Comparative more multilingual

Superlative most multilingual

1. Something that is multilingual is related to many languages.
   • Synonym: plurilingual

   The sign outside parliament is multilingual.

2. Someone that is multilingual can speak many languages.

   Most immigrants are multilingual and can speak two languages.

Noun

Singular multilingual

Plural multilinguals

1. (countable) A multilingual is someone who knows multiple languages.
   • Synonym: polyglot
   • Antonym: monoglot

   Being a multilingual gives more opportunities in the workforce.

Related words

• multilingualism