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monolingual
(mono|lin¦gual)
Pronunciation:
/mɒnə(ʊ)ˈlɪŋgw(ə)l/
adjective
(of a person or society) speaking only one language:
monolingual families
(of a text or conversation) written or conducted in only one language:
monolingual and bilingual editions
noun
a person who speaks only one language.
Derivatives
monolingualism
noun
monolingually
adverb
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