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interlingualism

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

  1. The status of not being associated to or confined to one language.
  2. A word, phrase or lexeme which is commonly found either in multiple languages or not limited to a single language.

Examples

“Taxonomic names are great examples of interlingualism.”
“This article explores the issue⟳ of bilingualism and proposes interlingualism as a concept which would refer⟳ to and include⟳ the numerous variables for people who know⟳, use⟳, and interact between two languages and/or among three or more.”
“Interlingualism is quite a new word, but the concept is as old as the human story itself. At Learnlife, we welcome⟳ interlingualism as the chance to share⟳ together in the beautiful diversity of sounds and stories within our community, and to instil global citizenship at the heart of our experience⟳.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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