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multilingual
This term describes a capacity for linguistic versatility, whether applied to a person's cognitive ability or a system's functional design. It carries a professional and academic connotation, often appearing in job descriptions or policy documents to signal inclusivity and global reach.
While "bilingual" specifically denotes two languages, "multilingual" is the broader umbrella term for three or more, though it is frequently used as a general descriptor for any state of plurality in language. It suggests a bridge between cultures and a high level of communicative competence.
Meanings
Examples
She is a truly multilingual individual who speaks five languages fluently.
We need a multilingual guide for the tour group.
The company is looking for multilingual candidates for the international sales role.
The company is looking for multilingual candidates for the international sales role.
I wish I were multilingual so I could travel the world without a translator.
The museum provides multilingual brochures to accommodate all visitors.
The museum provides multilingual brochures to accommodate all visitors.
This software supports a multilingual interface for global users.
Growing up in a multilingual household gave him a huge advantage in school.
The diplomat navigated the multilingual environment with ease.
The diplomat navigated the multilingual environment with ease.