language

noun
UK: /ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
US: /ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/

  1. The system of communication used by people in a particular country or community.

    1. I am learning a new language now and it's very exciting for me. [ ] [ ]
    2. The English language is widely spoken throughout the world because of its history. [ ] [ ]

  2. A style or manner of speaking or writing.

    1. His language was very rude and I asked him to stop immediately. [ ] [ ]
    2. The language used in the contract was complex, so I consulted a lawyer about it. [ ] [ ]

  3. A set of symbols and rules used in computer programming.

    1. She uses a specific programming language to develop mobile applications. [ ] [ ]
    2. Python is a high-level programming language used extensively in data science. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

dialect style program expression communication speech code wording tongue
language transitive-verb

  1. To express something in words or gestures.

    1. She struggled to language her feelings after the sudden event. [ ] [ ]
    2. The author brilliantly language the complexities of human relationships in the novel. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "language" in English means: The system of communication used by people in a particular country or community., A style or manner of speaking or writing., A set of symbols and rules used in computer programming..

The phonetic transcription of "language" is /ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/ in British English and /ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "language": dialect, style, program, expression, communication, speech, code, wording, tongue.

Example usage of "language": "I am learning a new language now and it's very exciting for me.". More examples on the page.