Bilingual
/ˌbaɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/noun
Fluent in two languages.
Did you know?The term 'bilingual' is rooted in the idea of wielding two languages like spells, enhancing your cognitive abilities and cultural connection.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
bilinguis
“of two languages.”
Medieval Latin
Medieval Latin
bilinguis
“pertaining to two tongues.”
Old French
Old French
bilingue
“having two languages.”
19th Century
English
bilingual
“pertaining to the use of two languages.”
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