Language

/ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A system of communication used by a particular community or country, consisting of written and spoken words and the rules of their combination.

English is a widely spoken language around the world.

The ability to communicate in a particular language.

Her language skills allowed her to translate documents between French and Spanish.

A particular form or style of speaking or writing.

The author has a unique language that draws the reader into the story.

A specialized set of terms and expressions used in a particular field.

The technical language of engineering can be difficult for outsiders to understand.

Non-verbal communication through gestures, symbols, or images.

Body language can convey more than spoken words in a conversation.

From Middle English 'langage' from Old French 'langage', from Latin 'lingua' meaning 'tongue, speech'.

first language

The main language spoken by someone from birth.

body language

Nonverbal communication expressed through body movements.

language barrier

A difficulty in communication due to differences in language.

linguist

A person skilled in several languages.

bilingual

Able to speak two languages fluently.

dialect

A particular form of a language specific to a region or social group.

Talk

We had some serious talk last night.

Lingo

I don't understand this tech lingo.