Synonyms for

Bilingual

Verb / baɪˈlɪŋgwʌl / Another word for bilingual — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

able to speak two languages fluently

Synonyms & similar words

bilingualist multilingual bicultural dual-language two-tongued double-tongued bilingue bilingualistic bilinguist polyglot ambilingual duolingual diglot trilingual

Synonyms by register

Formal

multilingual polyglot

Informal

two-tongued speaks two languages

Literary

double-tongued

Antonyms

monolingual unilingual one-tongued single-language

Common collocations

  • bilingual education
  • bilingual person
  • bilingual dictionary
  • bilingual staff
  • bilingual program
  • bilingual services
  • bilingualism

Word family

noun bilingualism
adjective bilingual
adverb bilingually

Usage note

While 'bilingual' typically refers to speaking two languages, it can sometimes be used more broadly to include those who speak more than two. The term 'multilingual' is often preferred for speakers of three or more languages.

Example sentences

  1. My cousin is bilingual and can speak both English and French.
  2. It's great to be bilingual because you can communicate with more people.
  3. I am taking a bilingual class to learn Spanish.
  4. Being bilingual can give you more job opportunities.
  5. She became bilingual after living in a foreign country for a year.

Quotes

  • Bilingualism opens doors and provides opportunity to our children so they can shine and become successful in a global world.
  • Bilingualism is an enrichment.
  • Bilingualism is the mark of a cosmopolitan, sophisticated society.

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