monolingual Definition
- 1knowing or using only one language
- 2written or spoken in only one language
Using monolingual: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "monolingual" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The monolingual dictionary is not helpful for the students who are learning a new language.
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The monolingual speaker struggled to communicate with the locals in a foreign country.
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The monolingual policy of the company has been criticized for being exclusionary.
monolingual Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: monolingual in Brief
The term 'monolingual' [ˌmɒnəʊˈlɪŋɡw(ə)l] refers to knowing or using only one language, and written or spoken in only one language. It is the opposite of 'bilingual' or 'multilingual.' Examples include a monolingual dictionary, a monolingual speaker struggling to communicate in a foreign country, and a company's monolingual policy.
