B2adjectivelanguageeducation
US/ˌmʌl.tiˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/
UK/ˌmʌl.tiˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/
able to speak several languages, or written or available in several languages
In context
Switzerland is a multilingual country with four official languages.
Our company is looking for a multilingual receptionist who speaks English and Spanish.
The airport has multilingual signs to help international travelers.
Words that go with multilingual
adjective + noun
- multilingual societyA multilingual society values language learning.
- multilingual staffThe hotel hires multilingual staff.
- multilingual countryIndia is a multilingual country.
- multilingual educationMultilingual education can help children keep their home language.
- multilingual websiteA multilingual website reaches more customers.
verb + adjective
- become multilingualChildren who grow up abroad often become multilingual.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
multilanguageCorrect: multilingual