Bilingual

Pronunciation

• IPA: /baɪˈlɪŋ.É¡wÉ™l/, /baɪˈlɪŋ.É¡ju.É™l/

Origin

- + lingual

Alternative forms

• bi-lingual

Adjective

1. Having the ability to speak two languages1998, Fife, Bruce, The Birthday Party Business, Since she is bilingual she has them written in both English and Spanish.
2. Spoken or written in two different languagesa bilingual dictionary
3. Characterized by the use or presence of two languagesBilingual education

Derived terms

• bilingualism
• bilinguality

Synonyms

• diglot

Full definition of bilingual

Noun

1. A person who is able to use two languages.