Language - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ|  American pronunciation of the word language
Brit.  |ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ|  British pronunciation of the word language

noun

- a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
he taught foreign languages
the language introduced is standard throughout the text
the speed with which a program can be executed depends on the language in which it is written
- (language) communication by word of mouth (syn: speech)
he uttered harsh language
he recorded the spoken language of the streets
- the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number (syn: lyric, words)
the song uses colloquial language
- the cognitive processes involved in producing and understanding linguistic communication
he didn't have the language to express his feelings
- the mental faculty or power of vocal communication (syn: speech)
language sets homo sapiens apart from all other animals
- a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline (syn: nomenclature, terminology)
the language of sociology

Extra examples

How many languages do you speak?

French is her first language.

The book has been translated into several languages.

He's learning English as a second language.

A new word that has recently entered the language

The formal language of the report

The beauty of Shakespeare's language

She expressed her ideas using simple and clear language.

He is always careful in his use of language.

His companion rounded on him with a torrent of abusive language.

It took him several years to master the language.

Andrea's native language is German.

For the majority of Tanzanians, Swahili is their second language.

She had lived in Italy for years, and her command of the language was excellent.

I didn't speak much Japanese, and I was worried that the language barrier might be a problem.

Word forms

noun
singular: language
plural: languages
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