language
Words and rules used by people to talk or write to each other.
A structured system of spoken, written, or signed words and symbols used by people to communicate.
The way someone speaks or writes, including the words they choose.
A particular style, manner, or choice of words used in speech or writing.
A way of communicating using signs, symbols, or special words for a certain group or subject.
A set of signs, symbols, or codes used for communication in a specialized field or among specific groups.
- Base: language
- Plural: language, languages
bad language
1offensive words in speech/writing
Rude or impolite words in talking or writing.
- The teacher warned him about using bad language.
- That movie has a lot of bad language.
foreign language
1non-native language
A language that is not from your country or culture.
- Learning a foreign language can be challenging.
- French is a foreign language for me.
native language
1first learned language
The first language you learn as a child.
- Her native language is Spanish.
- English is not his native language.
sign language
1visual manual communication system
A way of talking using hand movements and expressions instead of sounds.
- She is fluent in American Sign Language.
- Sign language helps many deaf people communicate.
language barrier
1difficulty communicating due to different languages
A problem in talking because people speak different languages.
- Travelers may face a language barrier when visiting new countries.
- The language barrier made it hard to order food in the small village.
- The project was delayed because of the language barrier between teams.
- Overcoming the language barrier was their first challenge at work.