/ˌbaɪˈlɪŋɡwɪəl/ BIL-ihng-wuh-ul

Definitions

1. adjective

being able to speak or understand two languages, especially one’s native language and another language.

“She was a bilingual teacher who taught in both English and Spanish.”

2. noun

a person who is bilingual.

“The bilingual community came together to celebrate their cultural heritage.”

3. adverb

in two languages or in a language and a sign language.

“The bilingual service allowed customers to communicate in both English and American Sign Language.”