bilingualism
noun
bi·lin·gual·ism
(ˌ)bī-ˈliŋ-gwə-ˌli-zəm 
1
: the ability to speak two languages
2
: the frequent use (as by a community) of two languages
3
: the political or institutional recognition of two languages
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The key ingredients appear to be geographic concentration combined with genuine official bilingualism.
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Big Think, 4 May 2026
But with a background in linguistics and a PhD focused on bilingualism, Bruni says those fears aren’t backed by research.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Trudeau père achieved a legislative commitment to bilingualism, the constitutional entrenchment of multiculturalism, and the defeat of the first referendum on Quebec separation.
—Dónal Gill, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
Balancing language needs The Austin district first piloted its dual language model around 2010 to help emergent bilingual students achieve bilingualism and biliteracy.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 3 Oct. 2025
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Big Think, 4 May 2026
But with a background in linguistics and a PhD focused on bilingualism, Bruni says those fears aren’t backed by research.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Trudeau père achieved a legislative commitment to bilingualism, the constitutional entrenchment of multiculturalism, and the defeat of the first referendum on Quebec separation.
—Dónal Gill, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
Balancing language needs The Austin district first piloted its dual language model around 2010 to help emergent bilingual students achieve bilingualism and biliteracy.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 3 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bilingualism
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“Bilingualism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bilingualism. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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