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unilingual


Meanings
  • adjective

    Having or using only one language.


Antonyms

multilingual , plurilingual
Synonyms

monolingual
Variants
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unilingual
Etymology
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From the Latin 'unus' meaning 'one' and 'lingua' meaning 'language'.


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  1. Approximately 65% of the world's population is estimated to be unilingual.

  2. Unilingualism is more common in children who grow up in monolingual environments.


Related Concepts
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  1. Bilingualism: The ability to use two or more languages fluently.

  2. Multilingualism: The ability to use three or more languages fluently.


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Being unilingual refers to the ability to use only one language. It is contrasted with bilingualism or multilingualism. Unilingualism may be a result of geographical isolation, cultural homogeneity, or personal choice.

How to Memorize "unilingual"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person speaking only one language, such as an island community or a monolingual speaker.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'unilingual' with the number 'one' to remember its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Unique in language' to remember the meaning of 'unilingual'.


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