language
n. C / Un. the system of words and grammar that people in a country or group use to talk to each other. It can also mean the specific way you speak or write, like using formal words or computer code.
n. a structured system of communication consisting of a set of sounds, symbols, or written characters used by a specific community. Often used to describe the specific vocabulary and grammar of a nation, or the formal instructions used in computer programming.
She speaks three different languages fluently.
Learning a new language requires consistent practice and a willingness to make mistakes while speaking with others.
The evolution of human language is a central topic in linguistics, as researchers attempt to understand how complex grammar emerged from simpler forms of communication.
From Middle English langage, language, from Old French language, from Vulgar Latin linguāticum, from Latin lingua (“tongue, speech, language”), from Old Latin dingua (“tongue”), from Proto-Indo-European dn̥ǵʰwéh₂s (“tongue, speech, language”). Doublet of langaj. Displaced native Old English ġeþēode.
Alteration of languet.
Uncountable when referring to the general concept of communication; countable when referring to specific systems like French or Python.
He is learning a new speak.He is learning a new language.Learners sometimes use the verb 'speak' as a noun instead of 'language' when referring to a system of communication.
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loaded language
Language using words, set phrases or idioms that have strong positive or negative connotations beyond their ordinary definitions.
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mind one's language
To be careful to speak properly, especially concerning the avoidance of swear words.
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speak someone's language
To speak about concerns, feelings, ideas, etc. which someone understands well and can relate to intimately.