unilingual

/ˌʌnɪˈɡlɪnjʊl/

Definitions

1. adjective

speaking or using only one language; having a language proficiency limited to a single language

“The unilingual guidebook to the city was helpful for tourists who only spoke English.”

2. noun

a person who speaks only one language

“The unilingual community struggled to communicate with international visitors.”

Synonyms

  • monolingual
  • single-language

Antonyms

  • bilingual
  • multilingual