bilingualism
noun
bi·lin·gual·ism
(ˌ)bī-ˈliŋ-gwə-ˌli-zəm 
1
: the ability to speak two languages
2
: the frequent use (as by a community) of two languages
3
: the political or institutional recognition of two languages
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Quebec's predominantly French-speaking population would certainly insist on maintaining Canada's official bilingualism as a condition of joining the union.
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Steve Forbes, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Trump’s move will have little practical effect, since the increase in bilingualism in the United States has been driven by high levels of immigration from Spanish-speaking countries rather than direct government action.
—Rich Lowry, National Review, 4 Mar. 2025
In analyzing neighborhoods, marketers should consider the broader implications of bilingualism and identity.
—Mike Villalobos, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The new sort of bilingualism needed for executives is the fluency to speak business while understanding the new language of AI terminology and concepts, such as knowing the difference between supervised learning and unsupervised learning.
—Cam Linke, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Steve Forbes, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Trump’s move will have little practical effect, since the increase in bilingualism in the United States has been driven by high levels of immigration from Spanish-speaking countries rather than direct government action.
—Rich Lowry, National Review, 4 Mar. 2025
In analyzing neighborhoods, marketers should consider the broader implications of bilingualism and identity.
—Mike Villalobos, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The new sort of bilingualism needed for executives is the fluency to speak business while understanding the new language of AI terminology and concepts, such as knowing the difference between supervised learning and unsupervised learning.
—Cam Linke, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for bilingualism
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“Bilingualism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bilingualism. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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