Bilingual vs. Multilingual
Difference Between Bilingual and Multilingual
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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