Bilingual vs. Multilingual — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Bilingual and Multilingual
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Bilingual
Using or able to use two languages, especially with equal or nearly equal fluency.
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Multilingual
In or using several languages
A multilingual dictionary
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Bilingual
Using two languages in some proportion in order to facilitate learning by students who have a native proficiency in one language and are acquiring proficiency in the other
Bilingual training.
Bilingual education.
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Multilingual
Of, including, or expressed in several languages
A multilingual dictionary.
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Bilingual
Of, relating to, or expressed in two languages
A bilingual dictionary.
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Multilingual
Using or having the ability to use several languages
A multilingual translator.
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Bilingual
A person who uses or is able to use two languages, especially with equal fluency.
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Multilingual
Of, relating to, or involving multiple languages.
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Bilingual
Having the ability to speak two languages.
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Multilingual
(Of a person) Able to communicate in a number of languages.
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Bilingual
Spoken or written in two different languages.
A bilingual dictionary
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Multilingual
A polyglot
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Bilingual
Characterized by the use or presence of two languages.
Bilingual education
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Multilingual
Using or knowing more than one language;
A multilingual translator
A multilingual nation
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Bilingual
A person who is able to use two languages.
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Bilingual
Containing, or consisting of, two languages; expressed in two languages; as, a bilingual inscription; a bilingual dictionary.
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Bilingual
A person who speaks two languages fluently
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Bilingual
Using or knowing two languages;
Bilingual education
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