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UK//ˌmʌl.tɪˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl//US//ˌmʌl.tɪˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl//

Meaning of Multilingual

Able to speak and understand several languages.

In simple words: A person who speaks several languages.

Multilingual in a sentence

  • She is multilingual, speaking Spanish, French, and German fluently.
  • In a multilingual society, communication can happen in various languages.
  • Being multilingual can enhance job opportunities in international companies.
  • The multilingual program allowed children to learn in different languages.
  • He grew up in a multilingual family, which helped him learn languages quickly.

How to use Multilingual

Use 'multilingual' to describe people, places, or systems that use multiple languages. Appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'multi' as many and 'lingual' as languages—many languages!

Related words

Collocations with Multilingual

  • multilingual education
  • multilingual communication
  • multilingual skills
  • multilingual environment
  • multilingual dictionary

Synonyms for Multilingual

  • polyglot
  • bilingual
  • trilingual
  • lingual
  • language-savvy

Common mistakes with Multilingual

  • Confusing 'multilingual' with 'bilingual' (which means speaking only two languages).
  • Incorrectly applying it to written texts instead of referring to people or systems.

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Frequently asked questions about Multilingual

What does Multilingual mean?

A person who speaks several languages.

What is the definition of Multilingual?

Able to speak and understand several languages.

How do you use Multilingual in a sentence?

She is multilingual, speaking Spanish, French, and German fluently.

Can you give another example of Multilingual?

In a multilingual society, communication can happen in various languages.

What are synonyms for Multilingual?

Common alternatives include polyglot, bilingual, trilingual, lingual, language-savvy.

What words go with Multilingual?

It commonly pairs with multilingual education, multilingual communication, multilingual skills, multilingual environment, multilingual dictionary.

What are common mistakes when using Multilingual?

Confusing 'multilingual' with 'bilingual' (which means speaking only two languages). Incorrectly applying it to written texts instead of referring to people or systems.

How do you pronounce Multilingual?

US: //ˌmʌl.tɪˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl//, UK: //ˌmʌl.tɪˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Multilingual?

Use 'multilingual' to describe people, places, or systems that use multiple languages. Appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.