monolingual
|mo-no-lin-gual|
C1
/ˌmɒnəˈlɪŋɡwəl/
one language
Etymology
Etymology Information
'monolingual' originates from the combination of the prefix 'mono-' meaning 'one' and 'lingual' from Latin 'lingua' meaning 'language'.
Historical Evolution
'monolingual' was formed in the 19th century by combining 'mono-' and 'lingual'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to one language', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
using or knowing only one language.
She is monolingual and speaks only Spanish.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35