Definitions
- Describing an individual who has a high level of proficiency in multiple languages. - Referring to a person who can communicate effectively in several languages. - Talking about a person who is comfortable using more than two languages in their daily life.
- Describing an individual who can speak or understand multiple languages. - Referring to a community or society where several languages are spoken. - Talking about a situation where more than two languages are used interchangeably.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to individuals who have knowledge of multiple languages.
- 2Both words can be used to describe communities or societies where multiple languages are spoken.
- 3Both words emphasize the importance of language diversity and proficiency.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Plurilingual is less commonly used than multilingual.
- 2Number of languages: Plurilingual emphasizes proficiency in multiple languages, while multilingual can refer to any number of languages beyond two.
- 3Focus: Plurilingual emphasizes the individual's language skills, while multilingual can refer to a group or community.
- 4Connotation: Plurilingual can imply a higher level of language proficiency and comfort, while multilingual can be more general and inclusive.
Remember this!
Plurilingual and multilingual both refer to individuals who have knowledge of multiple languages. However, plurilingual emphasizes proficiency in more than two languages and is less commonly used than multilingual. Multilingual can refer to any number of languages beyond two and can also describe communities or societies where multiple languages are spoken.
