monolingual (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌmɒnəʊˈlɪŋɡwəl/

Definition

Using or speaking only one language.

Examples

• The country's education system is largely monolingual, focusing exclusively on the national language.

• He grew up in a monolingual household, so learning a second language in college was a challenge.

• While many people in this city are bilingual, the surrounding rural areas remain predominantly monolingual.

Synonyms of monolingual

Words with a similar meaning to monolingual:

• unilingual
• one-language

Antonyms of monolingual

Words with the opposite meaning to monolingual:

• bilingual
• multilingual

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