multilingualism
Pronunciation: [ˌmʌl.təˈlɪn.ɡwəl.ɪ.zəm]
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Context: "language skills"
(noun) the ability to speak and understand several languages. If someone can communicate in more than two languages, they have multilingualism.
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Maria's multilingualism helps her connect with friends from many different countries.
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John's lack of multilingualism makes it hard for him to travel to places where English isn't spoken.
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What are the benefits of multilingualism in today’s world?
Context: "cultural communication"
(noun) the practice of using more than one language in a community or society. In places where people speak different languages, multilingualism is important for everyone to understand each other.
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The city's multilingualism brings together people from various cultures in a friendly way.
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Without multilingualism, misunderstandings between different groups can grow.
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How does multilingualism affect communication in our community?
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