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Definition of trilingual

trilingual

/traɪˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/
tri · lin · gual
Adverb:trilingually
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Plural:trilinguals
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trilingual Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Speaking, using, or able to communicate fluently in three languages.

Example

"Growing up in Switzerland helped her become fluent and trilingual in German, French, and Italian."

2

Written, expressed, or conducted in three languages.

Example

"The international treaty was published as a trilingual document so all participating nations could review it."

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• noun

1

A person who speaks or uses three languages fluently.

Example

"Cognitive studies often compare how bilinguals and trilinguals switch between different grammatical systems."

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• Rhymes for trilingual

• Nearby Words

trike
trilateral
trilby
trilingual
trilingualism
trill
triller

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century on the pattern of 'bilingual', combining the Latin prefix 'tri-' (meaning 'three') with 'lingua' (meaning 'tongue' or 'language') and the suffix '-al'.

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