Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unilingual
Adjective
/ˌjuː.nɪˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/
Definition
Using or expressed in only one language.
Examples
- The unilingual document was perfect for clients who spoke only English.
- Some countries have unilingual policies for government communication.
- Being unilingual can be a limitation in a multilingual society.
Meaning
The term ‘unilingual’ refers to a system, person, or machine that operates in or is designed for only one language, without any ability to comprehend or use others.
Synonyms
- Monolingual
- Single language
- One-language
