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Meaning of "multilingualism" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MULTILINGUALISM

multilingualism  [ˌmʌltɪˈlɪŋɡwəlɪzəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MULTILINGUALISM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Multilingualism is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MULTILINGUALISM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

multilingualism

Multilingualism

Multilingualism is the act of using polyglotism, or using multiple languages, either by an individual speaker or by a community of speakers. Multilingual speakers outnumber monolingual speakers in the world's population. Multilingualism is becoming a social phenomenon governed by the needs of globalization and cultural openness. Owing to the ease of access to information facilitated by the Internet, individuals' exposure to multiple languages is becoming increasingly frequent thereby promoting a need to acquire additional languages. People who speak several languages are also called polyglots.

Definition of multilingualism in the English dictionary

The definition of multilingualism in the dictionary is the condition of being multilingual.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MULTILINGUALISM


anti-imperialism
ˌæntɪɪmˈpɪərɪəlɪzəm
anti-intellectualism
ˌæntɪˌɪntɪˈlɛktʃʊəlɪzəm
anticlericalism
ˌæntɪˈklɛrɪkəlɪzəm
bicameralism
baɪˈkæmərəlɪzəm
bilingualism
baɪˈlɪŋɡwəlɪzəm
commensalism
kəˈmɛnsəlɪzəm
evangelicalism
ˌiːvænˈdʒɛlɪkəlɪzəm
exceptionalism
ɪkˈsɛpʃənəlɪzəm
factionalism
ˈfækʃənəlɪzəm
globalism
ˈɡləʊbəlɪzəm
herbalism
ˈhɜːbəlɪzəm
hyperrealism
ˌhaɪpəˈrɪəlɪzəm
monolingualism
ˌmɒnəʊˈlɪŋɡwəlɪzəm
neorealism
ˌniːəʊˈriːəlɪzəm
parochialism
pəˈrəʊkɪəlɪzəm
racialism
ˈreɪʃəlɪzəm
trilingualism
ˌtraɪˈlɪŋɡwəlɪzəm
triumphalism
traɪˈʌmfəlɪzəm
unilateralism
ˈjuːnɪˈlætərəlɪzəm
unilingualism
ˌjuːnɪˈlɪŋɡwəlɪzəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MULTILINGUALISM

multilateral
multilateralism
multilateralist
multilaterally
multilayer
multilevel
multiline
multilineal
multilinear
multilingual
multilingually
multilinguist
multilobate
multilobe
multilobular
multilobulate
multilocational
multilocular
multiloculate
multiloquence

WORDS THAT END LIKE MULTILINGUALISM

brutalism
capitalism
citizen journalism
colonialism
formalism
imperialism
individualism
journalism
liberalism
literalism
materialism
metabolism
minimalism
nationalism
Orientalism
photojournalism
professionalism
realism
socialism
surrealism
vandalism

Synonyms and antonyms of multilingualism in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «multilingualism» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MULTILINGUALISM

Find out the translation of multilingualism to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of multilingualism from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «multilingualism» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

多语种
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

multilingüismo
570 millions of speakers

English

multilingualism
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बहुभाषावाद
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تعدد اللغات
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

многоязычие
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

multilinguismo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বহুভাষাবাদ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

multilinguisme
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pelbagai bahasa
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Mehrsprachigkeit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

多言語使用
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

다 언어
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Multilingualism
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đa ngôn ngữ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பன்மொழி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बहुभाषिकता
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çok dillilik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

multilinguismo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wielojęzyczność
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

багатомовність
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

multilingvism
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πολυγλωσσία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

veeltaligheid
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

flerspråkighet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

flerspråklighet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of multilingualism

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MULTILINGUALISM»

The term «multilingualism» is regularly used and occupies the 100.898 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of multilingualism
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MULTILINGUALISM» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «multilingualism» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «multilingualism» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about multilingualism

EXAMPLES

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MULTILINGUALISM»

Discover the use of multilingualism in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to multilingualism and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Multilingualism: A Critical Perspective
Examines the role of nationalism, heritage, culture, identity negotiation, ideology and power in multilingualism.
Adrian Blackledge, Angela Creese, 2010
2
Beyond Bilingualism: Multilingualism and Multilingual Education
Provides information and advice for teachers on multilingual issues, including teaching multilingual students and promoting the acquisition of multiple languages
Jasone Cenoz, Fred Genesee, 1998
3
Multilingualism
By looking at the effect of language difference, Edwards examines the interaction of language with nationalism, politics, history, identity and education. This book unpicks this complexity and creates a multidisciplinary overview.
John Edwards, 2002
4
Multilingualism
Presents the socio-psychological reality of multilingualism in India.
Shailendra Kumar Singh, 2001
5
Multilingualism: A Nigerian Case Study
He provides a readily accessible, stimulating and fairly comprehensive description of the language situation, including the functions of languages, language choice, language attitudes, the plight and destiny of minority languages and the ...
Efurosibina E. Adegbija, 2004
6
A Dynamic Model of Multilingualism: Perspectives of Change ...
The model presented in this volume draws together various strands of research - second language acquisition theory, bilingualism research, dynamic systems theory - to develop a novel approach to this challenging subject.
Philip Herdina, Ulrike Jessner, 2002
7
Multilingualism
Offers an account of multilingualism, a phenomenon affecting a vast number of communities, thousands of languages and millions of language users. This book focuses on the knowledge and use of multiple languages.
Larissa Aronin, David Singleton, 2012
8
The Exploration of Multilingualism: Development of Research ...
This unique collection of articles adopts a broad-spectrum and synthesized view on the topic. The volume, largely theoretical and classificatory, features main theories, prominent researchers and important research trends.
Larissa Aronin, Britta Hufeisen, 2009
9
Emotions and Multilingualism
Pavlenko challenges the monolingual bias of modern linguistics and psychology by bringing together insights from many different fields.
Aneta Pavlenko, 2007
10
Receptive Multilingualism: Linguistic Analyses, Language ...
Throughout the last ten years a marked increase in the research on this topic has been observable. This volume reveals new perspectives from different theoretical frameworks on linguistic analyses of receptive multilingualism in Europe.
Jan D. ten Thije, Ludger Zeevaert, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MULTILINGUALISM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term multilingualism is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Referring to people with disabilities: A how-to guide
She has published widely, including in Journal of Multilingualism and Multicultural Development, International Journal of Multilingualism and ... «Crikey, Jul 15»
2
Claim: Feds spend hidden 'billions' yearly for non-English translations
... English and French -- new legislation is being introduced this week to require that all agencies provide a price tag for multilingualism. «Washington Examiner, Jul 15»
3
Theodore Bikel, actor, singer and Broadway star, dies at 91
Bikel's multilingualism and talent for accents saw him cast variously on the big screen as a German officer, French commander, Russian ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
4
Local immigrant activist asks fellow Vancouver residents to “just say …
Among the many reasons for this is growing multiculturalism and multilingualism. Surrey's half million population is more than one-third South ... «The Asian Pacific Post, Jul 15»
5
Javelin thrower Liz Gleadle prevailed on US counterpart to attend …
That approach also extends to her budding multilingualism. Gleadle, raised speaking French and English, is also learning Spanish. With many ... «Yahoo Sports, Jul 15»
6
Aboriginal languages should be official
Research has shown there are many benefits to multilingualism: Multilingual people have on average higher cognitive abilities and succumb ... «Winnipeg Free Press, Jul 15»
7
Found in translation
Thus we argue that the new constitution should include “the state shall take full responsibility to promote equitable multilingualism in Nepal”as ... «Kathmandu Post, Jul 15»
8
'Argentina has long understood the importance of English'
Internationalism and multilingualism is growing and there will be more people who speak more languages. English is the default second ... «Buenos Aires Herald, Jul 15»
9
Charms of an Arabian Knight: A tribute to Omar Sharif
His multilingualism and a wealthy, cosmopolitan upbringing held him in good stead in the Occident after the massive international success of ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
10
Foreign Language Requirements Lead to Multilingualism
Such language requirements foster a culture of multilingualism, whereas on U.S. soil, monolingualism apparently prevails. The study published ... «Language Magazine, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Multilingualism [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/multilingualism>. Apr 2024 ».
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