languages
|lan-guag-es|
/ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒɪz/
(language)
system of communication
Etymology
'language' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'lingua,' where 'lingua' meant 'tongue' or 'speech.'
'lingua' transformed into the Old French word 'langage,' and eventually became the modern English word 'language' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'tongue or speech,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a system of communication.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a system of communication used by a particular country or community.
There are over 7,000 languages spoken worldwide.
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Noun 2
the method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way.
Language is a key aspect of human culture.
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Last updated: 2025/04/07 13:48