unilingual

[yoo-ling-gwuhl]

unilingual Definition

• 1. able to speak or using only one language
• 2. relating to or involving only one language

Using unilingual: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unilingual" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The unilingual speaker struggled to communicate with the locals.

• Example

  The company's unilingual policy limited their global reach.

• Example

  She was unilingual in Spanish and had to rely on a translator.

unilingual Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for unilingual

• monolingual
• unilingualist

Antonyms for unilingual

• bilingual
• multilingual

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Summary: unilingual in Brief

'Unilingual' [yoo-ling-gwuhl] refers to a person who can speak or use only one language, or something that relates to or involves only one language. It is synonymous with 'monolingual' and has antonyms 'bilingual' and 'multilingual'. Examples include 'The unilingual speaker struggled to communicate with the locals.' and 'The company's unilingual policy limited their global reach.'