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quad·​ri·​lingual | \ ¦kwädrə+ \

Definition of quadrilingual

1 : using or made up of four languages a quadrilingual inscription
2 : speaking or having knowledge of four languages a quadrilingual interpreter

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Other Words from quadrilingual

quadrilinguality \ ˌkwädrəliŋˈgwalətē \ noun, plural -es

History and Etymology for quadrilingual

quadri- + lingual

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“Quadrilingual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quadrilingual. Accessed 18 May. 2022.

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