bilingual
adjective
bi·lin·gual
(ˌ)bī-ˈliŋ-gwəl 
also -gyə-wəl
1
: having or expressed in two languages
a bilingual document
an officially bilingual nation
2
: using or able to use two languages especially with equal fluency
bilingual in English and Japanese
3
: of or relating to bilingual education
bilingual
noun
bilingually
adverb
Examples of bilingual in a Sentence
Several of the employees are bilingual.
He is bilingual in English and Japanese.
She grew up in a bilingual community.
The town has an excellent bilingual education program.
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In today’s society, being bilingual is a business asset.
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2026
The company offers bilingual customer service, allowing Spanish-speaking taxpayers to communicate with tax professionals in their preferred language throughout the tax relief process.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
These attorneys are often bilingual and culturally competent, giving them a better understanding of their clients’ backgrounds than a general practice attorney.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone
february 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
Tucked into the latest federal government spending bill is an $85,000 earmark for an immigration liaison, a position that will build relationships with newcomers, connect them to resources, educate them on local laws and provide bilingual support, among other roles.
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2026
The company offers bilingual customer service, allowing Spanish-speaking taxpayers to communicate with tax professionals in their preferred language throughout the tax relief process.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
These attorneys are often bilingual and culturally competent, giving them a better understanding of their clients’ backgrounds than a general practice attorney.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone
february 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
Tucked into the latest federal government spending bill is an $85,000 earmark for an immigration liaison, a position that will build relationships with newcomers, connect them to resources, educate them on local laws and provide bilingual support, among other roles.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 10 Feb. 2026
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bilingual
adjective
bi·lin·gual
(ˌ)bī-ˈliŋ-g(yə-)wəl
1
: of, expressed in, or using two languages
a bilingual dictionary
2
: able to use two languages especially with fluency
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