bilingualism
noun/baɪˈlɪŋɡwəˌlɪzəm/
Frequency rank: #17,828 most common English word
Meaning
The ability to speak and use two languages fluently.
Example sentence
Growing up in a household where two languages were spoken gave her natural exposure to bilingualism.
Synonyms & related words
- multilingualism
- diglossia
- duolingualism
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