oligolingual

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/ˌɒlɪɡəˈlɪŋɡwəl/

adjective

Relating to, involving, or knowing few languages.

Similar
paucilingual
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Meanings

adjectiveoligolingual (not comparable)
  1. not comparablerareRelating to, involving, or knowing few languages.

    Synonyms: paucilingual

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectiveRelating to, involving, or knowing few languages.

Similar
paucilingual
Also see
paucilingual

Origin

From oligo- + lingual.

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Cite this entry
APA

oligolingual. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/oligolingual

MLA

“oligolingual.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/oligolingual. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “oligolingual,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/oligolingual.

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