Definitions

language

[lang-gwij] / ˈlæŋ gwɪdʒ /

NOUN

system of words for communication

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accent dialect expression jargon prose sound speech style terminology vocabulary voice word wording

STRONG

argot articulation brogue cant communication conversation diction dictionary discourse doublespeak gibberish idiom interchange lexicon palaver parlance patois phraseology signal slang talk tongue utterance verbalization vernacular vocalization

WEAK

lingua franca

Antonyms

STRONGEST

silence

STRONG

quiet standard

Example Sentences

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Language in the first order sounds vague, but the industry has clear benchmarks for performance.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

Language apps also encourage this, as does real-life travel and communication.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

“The District currently recommends that students complete approximately 45 minutes of English Language Arts and Math personalized learning lessons on the i-Ready platform weekly,” the resolution states.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Language is malleable, but it has to retain some meaning.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Because people become fascinated with pictures and words, and wind up forgetting the Language of the World.

From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho

Vocabulary lists containing language

TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)

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Michelle Obama's Speech at the 2016 DNC

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Narrative Writing, List 1

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