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Definition of bilingual

bilingual

/baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/
bi · lin · gual
Adverb:bilingually
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Plural:bilinguals
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bilingual Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Able to speak and understand two languages fluently.

Example

"Growing up in Montreal, she became completely bilingual in French and English."

2

Expressed in, written in, or using two languages.

Example

"The airport installed bilingual signs to help international travelers find their gates."

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• noun

1

A person who speaks two languages fluently.

Example

"Cognitive studies suggest that bilinguals often excel at switching between complex mental tasks."

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• Rhymes for bilingual

• Nearby Words

bilevel
bilge
bilimbi
bilingual
bilingualism
bilingually
bilk

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 19th century from Latin bilinguis ('speaking two languages'), formed from bis ('twice') and lingua ('tongue' or 'language').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bilingual. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bilingual
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