bilingualism
1 antonym for bilingualism — opposites grouped by meaning.
Noun — Being able to use two languages fluently, or the state of being bilingual.
Antonyms
monolingualism
How to use bilingualism
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
promote bilingualism
early bilingualism
benefits of bilingualism
research on bilingualism
It is a neutral, somewhat formal word common in education and linguistics.
Etymology
The word is built from the English word bilingual plus the suffix -ism, which turns it into a noun for a condition.
Full origin of bilingualism →Frequently asked questions
What does bilingualism mean?
Bilingualism is being able to use two languages well. It can also describe the condition of being bilingual.
What is the difference between bilingual and bilingualism?
Bilingual describes a person or thing that uses two languages. Bilingualism is the noun for that condition or ability.
Is bilingualism countable?
It can be used both ways, but it is most often uncountable, as in "bilingualism is useful."
