bilingual
adjective
bi·lin·gual
(ˌ)bī-ˈliŋ-gwəl 
also -gyə-wəl
1
: having or expressed in two languages
a bilingual document
an officially bilingual nation
2
: using or able to use two languages especially with equal fluency
bilingual in English and Japanese
3
: of or relating to bilingual education
bilingual
noun
bilingually
adverb
Examples of bilingual in a Sentence
Several of the employees are bilingual.
He is bilingual in English and Japanese.
She grew up in a bilingual community.
The town has an excellent bilingual education program.
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Studies have shown that being bilingual can improve cognitive function, help with multitasking and boost academic achievement.
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 8 Apr. 2025
Like the orphans, Mavis was bilingual, and had a ringside view of the differences and tensions between the anglophones and the francophones in Canada.
—Margaret Atwood, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
Our model blends primary care, behavioral health, and community support services through bilingual, culturally competent providers and trusted promotoras de salud (community health workers) who guide members through every step of their care.
—The Sorenson Impact Institute, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Vanessa Zamora March 11 at Flamingo Cantina 10-10:40 p.m.
The daughter of Mexican pianists, bilingual indie darling Vanessa Zamora upped the ante by mastering the acoustic guitar, keyboard and drums to craft her own dreamy, psychedelic approach to pop music.
—Suzy Exposito, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 8 Apr. 2025
Like the orphans, Mavis was bilingual, and had a ringside view of the differences and tensions between the anglophones and the francophones in Canada.
—Margaret Atwood, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
Our model blends primary care, behavioral health, and community support services through bilingual, culturally competent providers and trusted promotoras de salud (community health workers) who guide members through every step of their care.
—The Sorenson Impact Institute, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Vanessa Zamora March 11 at Flamingo Cantina 10-10:40 p.m.
The daughter of Mexican pianists, bilingual indie darling Vanessa Zamora upped the ante by mastering the acoustic guitar, keyboard and drums to craft her own dreamy, psychedelic approach to pop music.
—Suzy Exposito, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bilingual
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“Bilingual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bilingual. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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bilingual
adjective
bi·lin·gual
(ˌ)bī-ˈliŋ-g(yə-)wəl
1
: of, expressed in, or using two languages
a bilingual dictionary
2
: able to use two languages especially with fluency
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