multilingual

adjective

mul·ti·lin·gual | \ -ˈliŋ-gwəl ,

-ˈliŋ-gyə-wəl \

Definition of multilingual

1 : of, having, or expressed in several languages a multilingual sign multilingual dictionaries

2 : using or able to use several languages especially with equal fluency multilingual translators

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Other words from multilingual

multilingualism \-gwə-ˌli-zəm,

-gyə-wə- \ noun

multilingually \-gwə-lē,

-gyə-wə-lē \ adverb

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Livid Residents Diaz-Granados, a multilingual Harvard University graduate who is originally from Colombia, spent 15 years at GE, including as president and chief executive officer of GE Spain and Portugal and GE Mexico. — Fortune, "Puerto Rico's Bankrupt Utility Has No Leader After Pay Scandal," 12 July 2018 Zimbabwe, like many countries in Africa, is multilingual. — Farai Mutsaka, The Seattle Times, "Zimbabwe faces accusations of leaking voters’ personal data," 10 July 2018 There is room for all at The Elbow Room, a small neighborhood pub in the multilingual, multiethnic goulash that is north London. — Liz Clarke, chicagotribune.com, "In England, a nation conditioned to World Cup failure is starting to believe," 8 July 2018 In order to achieve acceptability, services must be culturally appropriate — in certain cases, this means care that is multilingual. — Hannah Holzer, sacbee, "STD rates rise in Sacramento County, following statewide, nationwide trends," 2 July 2018 The company also has plans to launch multilingual support to Assistant later this year. — Carson Kessler, Fortune, "Google Home Now Speaks Spanish," 27 June 2018 Dirt roads lead past understated $2 million cottages toward exquisite beaches, where multilingual South Americans and Europeans flirt and play paddleball and discuss their 11 p.m. dinner reservations. — Christopher Bagley, Condé Nast Traveler, "Alan Faena Creates La Vie Bohème in José Ignacio, Uruguay," 18 June 2018 Not only is Pjanić's ability on the pitch highly desirable for any potential suitors, but the 28-year-old's ability to speak six languages would make the midfielder a valuable addition to any multilingual dressing room. — SI.com, "Juventus Ready New Contract for Midfield Star in Bid to End Speculation Over Future," 9 June 2018 Children often learn their first without any instruction, and can easily become multilingual with the right exposure. — The Economist, "To master a language, start learning it early," 10 May 2018

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