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trilingual
(tri|lin¦gual)
Pronunciation:
/trʌɪˈlɪŋgw(ə)l/
adjective
speaking three languages fluently.
(of a text or an activity) written or conducted in three languages:
CNN have begun offering a trilingual entertainment service
Derivatives
trilingualism
noun
Origin:
mid 19th century
: from
tri-
'three' + Latin
lingua
'tongue'
+
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