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bilingual.

Having the ability to speak two languages fluently.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl//baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡju.əl/
  1. Having the ability to speak two languages fluently.

    not-comparable
  2. Spoken or written in two different languages.

    not-comparable
    a bilingual dictionary
  3. Characterized by the use or presence of two languages.

    not-comparable
    bilingual education
Where this word comes from

From Latin bilinguis + -al; equivalent to bi- + lingual.

noun/baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl//baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡju.əl/
  1. A person who is able to use two languages.

  2. An inscription that includes the same text in two languages.

Where this word comes from

From Latin bilinguis + -al; equivalent to bi- + lingual.

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