single-language
|sin-gle-lan-guage|
B2
/ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
one language
Etymology
Etymology Information
'single-language' originates from the combination of 'single,' meaning 'one,' and 'language,' meaning 'a system of communication.'
Historical Evolution
The term 'single-language' evolved from the need to describe systems or policies involving only one language.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'involving one language,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to or involving only one language.
The single-language policy was implemented in the school.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45