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multilingual

/ˌmʌltiˈlɪŋɡwəl/
Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to or involving more than one language.

    - "She is fluent in English and multilingual languages."
    - "The multilingual student spoke in French, German, and English during the assembly."
Antonyms

monolingual , unilingual
Synonyms

multilanguage , multilinguistic , plurilingual , polyglot
Rhymes
Words rhyming with multilingual
rational , vocational , occupational , comprehensional
Variants
List of all variants of multilingual that leads to same result
multilingual , multilingualism , multilingualisms , multilingually
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'multilingualis', meaning 'having or using many tongues or languages'.

Trivia
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  1. Approximately 7,117 languages are spoken around the world today.

  2. About 6,500 of these languages are used by less than 1,000 speakers.

  3. Being multilingual can improve cognitive abilities, such as memory and problem-solving skills.

  4. The earliest known multilingual inscription dates back to 1200 BCE and was found in Egypt.

Related Concepts
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  1. Bilingualism: The ability to use two or more languages with equal ease.

  2. Multiculturalism: The acceptance and promotion of diverse cultures and ethnicities within a society.

Culture
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Multilingualism is a significant aspect of cultural diversity and globalization. It has been celebrated in literature, such as in 'The House on Mango Street' by Sandra Cisneros, and in music, such as in the song 'Babel' by Mumford & Sons.

How to Memorize "multilingual"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a group of people speaking different languages at a United Nations conference. Visualize yourself as someone who can understand and communicate with all of them.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'multilingual' with the image of a globe, representing the many languages spoken around the world.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'M-U-L-T-I-L-I-N-G-U-A-L' to remember the meaning of the word: 'Many Unique Languages Involving Native Global Understanding And Learning'.

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