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monolingual

[ˌmɒnəʊˈlɪŋɡw(ə)l]

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!

  • Example

    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

Synonyms for monolingual

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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.