Definitions

language

[lang-gwij] / ˈlæŋ gwɪdʒ /

NOUN

system of words for communication

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accent dialect expression jargon prose sound speech style terminology vocabulary voice word wording

STRONG

argot articulation brogue cant communication conversation diction dictionary discourse doublespeak gibberish idiom interchange lexicon palaver parlance patois phraseology signal slang talk tongue utterance verbalization vernacular vocalization

WEAK

lingua franca

Antonyms

STRONGEST

silence

STRONG

quiet standard

Example Sentences

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Language apps can also make language learning a collective endeavor.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

English Language and Literature, which counts as two GCSEs, now requires students to do a total of 20 hours and 55 minutes in NEAs over two years, while in religious studies it is 12 hours.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Language barriers are only part of the story.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Language, culture and art likely also played a role in self-domestication.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

Because people become fascinated with pictures and words, and wind up forgetting the Language of the World.

From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho

Vocabulary lists containing language

TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)

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Michelle Obama's Speech at the 2016 DNC

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Narrative Writing, List 1

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