Definitions

1. noun

The ability to speak or write two languages, or the condition of being able to use two languages

“She was proud to display her bilingualism, having grown up speaking both English and Spanish.”

2. noun

The coexistence of two languages, especially in a community or region

“The city was a prime example of bilingualism, with both English and French being widely spoken.”

3. noun

A person who speaks two languages

“Many bilingualism students participated in the language exchange program.”

4. noun

The phenomenon of language contact and language change, especially in multilingual communities

“The linguist studied the bilingualism of the local dialects and its effects on the standard language.”