monolingual
/ˌmɑnəˈlɪŋɡwəl/
adjective
- Able to speak or use only one language.
- Many people in the United States are monolingual English speakers.
- The school offers special programs for monolingual children to learn a second language.
- Being monolingual can be a disadvantage when traveling abroad.
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noun
- A person who speaks only one language.
- As a monolingual, she found it hard to communicate during her trip to Japan.
- The class was designed for monolinguals who wanted to learn Spanish.
- Monolinguals often struggle with multilingual workplaces.
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