mul·ti·lin·gual (m l t -l ng gw l, -t -)adj. 1. Of, including, or expressed in several languages: a multilingual dictionary. 2. Using or having the ability to use several languages: a multilingual translator. mul ti·lingual·ism n. |
multilingual [ˌmʌltɪˈlɪŋgwəl]
adj
1. (Linguistics) able to speak more than two languages
2. (Linguistics) written or expressed in more than two languages Compare bilingual, monolingual
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | multilingual - using or knowing more than one language; "a multilingual translator"; "a multilingual nation" monolingual - using or knowing only one language; "monolingual speakers"; "a monolingual dictionary" |
Translations
multilingual multi-lingual [ˌmʌltiˈlɪŋgwəl] adj
[country] → multilingue, plurilingue
[person] → polyglotte
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