CEFR B2

monolingual

adjective

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: unilingual, one-language

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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

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Antonyms of monolingual

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