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- Dictionarylanguage/ˈlaŋɡwɪdʒ/
noun
- 1. the principal method of human communication, consisting of words used in a structured and conventional way and conveyed by speech, writing, or gesture: "a study of the way children learn language"
- 2. a system of communication used by a particular country or community: "the book was translated into twenty-five languages" Similar
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5 days ago · Language is a defining feature of humanity, and for centuries, philosophers and scientists have contemplated its true purpose. We use language to share information and exchange ideas — but is it more than that? Do we use language not just to communicate, but to think?
4 days ago · English language, a West Germanic language of the Indo-European language family that is closely related to the Frisian, German, and Dutch languages. It originated in England and is the dominant language of the U.S., the U.K., Canada, Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand.
- The English language is an Indo-European language in the West Germanic language group. Modern English is widely considered to be the lingua franca...
- As of 2020 there are 1.27 billion English speakers around the world. This makes it the most spoken language, ahead of Mandarin Chinese (1.12 billio...
- There has been much public and academic debate on whether African American Vernacular English (AAVE) is a dialect of English or its own separate la...
- Having emerged from the dialects and vocabulary of Germanic peoples—Angles, Saxons, and Jutes—who settled in Britain in the 5th century CE, English...
- English is not the official language of the United States of America. The country does not have an official language on the federal level. Many sta...
1 day ago · English is either the official language or one of the official languages in 59 sovereign states (such as India, Ireland, and Canada). In some other countries, it is the sole or dominant language for historical reasons without being explicitly defined by law (such as in the United States and United Kingdom).
3 days ago · Define Linguists in Language Services. In the context of our translation, localization, and interpretation services, to define linguists is to recognize their expertise in analyzing language structures and usage. This knowledge is invaluable for ensuring accurate and culturally appropriate translations.
5 days ago · Research in AI has focused chiefly on the following components of intelligence: learning, reasoning, problem solving, perception, and using language.
1 day ago · It is the first language of 9.5 million people or 29% and the second language for 2.07 million or 6% of the entire population of Canada. French is the sole official language in the province of Quebec, being the mother tongue for some 7 million people, or almost 80% (2006 Census) of the province [citation needed].
5 days ago · German language, official language of both Germany and Austria and one of the official languages of Switzerland. German belongs to the West Germanic group of the Indo-European language family, along with English, Frisian, and Dutch (Netherlandic, Flemish). Learn more about the German language.
