language
noun
a body of words and the systems for their use common to a people who are of the same community or nation, the same geographical area, or the same cultural tradition.
languages
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pluralof language.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Sometimes, those bios slightly vary in their syntax or have been translated into different languages, but they tend to remain consistent in details like song and city names.
From Slate ● Aug. 28, 2026
The multicultural song, with lyrics in both Korean and English, was an apt choice for Santos Bravos — between the five members, they speak and sing in three languages and represent several Latin cultures.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
They also hope to explore whether speaking two or more closely related languages could produce an even stronger effect.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 22, 2026
Couple the gamification of everything from languages to health with Americans’ fascination with collectibles, and it was only a matter of time before claw-machine arcades took off in the U.S., retail experts say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
He was alone, and we were alone, because no one else spoke the languages we spoke.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
