unilingual
adjective
uni·lin·gual
ˌyü-ni-ˈliŋ-gwəl 
-gyə-wəl
: composed in or using one language only
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The language debates permeate many aspects of Quebec life: A few years ago, controversy erupted when the hallowed Montreal Canadiens hockey team hired an anglophone coach who was unilingual.
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Phil Wahba, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
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Phil Wahba, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Unilingual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unilingual. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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