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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But such disagreements tended to be handled with the decorous language of diplomacy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

In high-stakes negotiations, it is helpful to use language that our adversaries understand, even if that sometimes makes supporters uncomfortable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Popular among Indian applicants, it allowed quicker processing for those who met certain financial and language requirements.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Census Bureau, which found 19% of businesses reported using AI tools—including machine learning, natural language processing, virtual agents, and voice recognition—as of the end of March.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

I chose Spanish when we had to pick a language.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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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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