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monolingual

🇬🇧 UK/mɒnə(ʊ)'lɪŋgw(ə)l/🇺🇸 US/.mɒnәu'liŋgwәl/
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Definitions

adj.

Knowing or using only one language.

单语的;只使用一种语言的

n.

A person who knows or uses only one language.

只懂一种语言的人

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
monoone, single
+
lingulanguage, tongue
+
alrelating to, having the nature of
=monolingual

Common Collocations

  • 1.monolingual speaker单语使用者
  • 2.monolingual dictionary单语词典
  • 3.monolingual education单语教育

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He is [monolingual], speaking only English language fluently.

  • 2.

    [Monolingual] children may face challenges in globalized world.

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