language

Derived from Middle English 'langage', from Old French 'langage', which comes from Latin 'lingua' meaning 'tongue'.

NOUN (1)

[/ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/^en-US]

tongue informal / dialect formal / linguistics academic / lingua historical / concept sentence untranslatable (No direct equivalent concept in ENGLISH, referring to the broader usage and cultural nuances of language.)

Synonyms tongue informal , dialect formal , linguistics academic

Antonyms silence , mute

A system of communication used by a particular community or country, consisting of written and spoken words and the rules for combining them. The term 'language' encompasses various dialects and styles, reflecting the culture and history of its speakers. It is derived from the Middle English 'langage', from Old French 'langage', which comes from Latin 'lingua' meaning 'tongue'. This concept is quite intricate, especially when considering the idea of 'concept sentence', which implies a broader perspective on the use of language beyond mere words and grammar; it incorporates cultural nuances, expressions, and the evolving nature of human communication.

regular

plural
languages

Spanish is a beautiful language. — スペイン語は美しい言語です。
He studied linguistics to understand different languages. — 彼は異なる言語を理解するために言語学を学びました。
Sign language is an important form of language. — 手話は重要な言語の形式です。
Her first language is French. — 彼女の母国語はフランス語です。
There are many dialects within the same language. — 同じ言語の中にも多くの方言があります。

register: formal