bilingual

adjective

bi·lin·gual (ˌ)bī-ˈliŋ-gwəl

also -gyə-wəl

: having or expressed in two languages

a bilingual document

an officially bilingual nation

: using or able to use two languages especially with equal fluency

bilingual in English and Japanese

: of or relating to bilingual education

bilingual noun

bilingually adverb

Example Sentences

Several of the employees are bilingual. He is bilingual in English and Japanese. She grew up in a bilingual community. The town has an excellent bilingual education program.

Recent Examples on the Web The 28-year-old vocalist’s relaxed pacing and live-and-let-live attitude helped distinguish her from many R&B contemporaries, as did her bilingual artistry. —

Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2023 According to the union statement, the 2.5-year tentative agreement with the school district includes a 15.5 percent salary increase for most teachers, retroactive pay, and bilingual stipends for teachers who can speak multiple languages. —

Cheri Mossburg, CNN, 15 May 2023 Better to look in the original heart of town, the Roma Imperiale neighborhood — work with the bilingual brokers at Royal Forte to find a pad: the six-bedroom Villa Allegra, set in an almost half-acre garden in that area, is on sale for 7.2 million euros (around $7.9 million). —

Mark Ellwood, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 May 2023 This week’s column features a shot of Latin flavor with two bilingual tracks, including Scotty McCreery‘s collab with Gusi, as well as Honey County’s pairing with Chiquis. —

Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 8 May 2023 One of their performances earlier this year was at the unveiling of new bilingual street signs in Korean and English in Dallas’ Koreatown. —

Elizabeth Myong, Dallas News, 5 May 2023 The community center will house one of the first bilingual preschools in the area, and serve as a space for youth programs, celebrations, events and community meetings. —

Austindedios, oregonlive, 30 Apr. 2023 The mall is described as a fully bilingual location. —

Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 30 Apr. 2023 Get out your roller skates and electric guitars to prep for Skylight Music Theatre's 2023-'24 season, which also will include a bilingual show featuring American Sign Language. —

Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2023 See More

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