The difference between Multilingual and Unilingual

When used as nouns, multilingual means a polyglot, whereas unilingual means a person who understands only one language.

When used as adjectives, multilingual means pertaining to multiple languages, whereas unilingual means knowing or using a single language.


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  1. Multilingual as an adjective:

    Pertaining to multiple languages.

  2. Multilingual as an adjective (of a person):

    able to communicate fluently in multiple languages

  1. Multilingual as a noun:

    A polyglot

  1. Unilingual as an adjective:

    Knowing or using a single language.

  1. Unilingual as a noun:

    A person who understands only one language.

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