language

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language /ˈlæŋgwɪʤ/ noun

plural languages

language

/ˈlæŋgwɪʤ/

noun

plural languages

Britannica Dictionary definition of LANGUAGE

a [noncount] : the system of words or signs that people use to express thoughts and feelings to each other

— often used before another noun

— see also body language

b [count] : any one of the systems of human language that are used and understood by a particular group of people

the English language
How many languages do you speak?
a foreign language
French is her first/native language.
The book has been translated into several languages.
He's learning English as a second language.
After a few days in France, I realized that I didn't know the language [=I didn't know the French language] as well as I had thought.
a new word that has recently entered the language
a language instructor/teacher
foreign language classes
A language barrier existed between the two countries. [=people in the two countries did not understand each other because they spoke different languages]

— see also sign language

[noncount] : words of a particular kind

the formal language of the report
the beauty of Shakespeare's language
She expressed her ideas using simple and clear language.
He is always careful in his use of language.
bad/foul/obscene/strong/vulgar language
You'd better watch your language [=be careful about the words you use] when you're talking to her.