oligolingual

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English

Etymology

From oligo- +‎ lingual.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌɒlɪɡəˈlɪŋɡwəl/
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Adjective

oligolingual (not comparable)

  1. (rare) Relating to, involving, or knowing few languages.
    Synonym: paucilingual
    Coordinate terms: monolingual, polylingual

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