Language
bilingualism
noun
Definition
The ability to speak two languages fluently.
In a sentence
“Studies suggest that bilingualism offers cognitive benefits, including delayed onset of dementia.”
Synonyms
multilingualismtwo-language proficiency
Common collocations
- early bilingualism
- benefits of bilingualism
- bilingual education
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noun
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