ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ n. 1
the method of
human communication,
either spoken or
written, consisting of the
use of words in an agreed
way. 2 the language of a
particular community or
country etc. (speaks
several languages). 3 a the
faculty of
speech. b a
style or the faculty of
expression; the use of words, etc. (his language
was poetic; hasn't the language to express it). c (also
bad language)
coarse,
crude, or
abusive speech (didn't like
his language). 4 a
system of symbols
and rules
for writing computer programs or algorithms. 5
any method of expression (the language of
mime;
sign language). 6 a
professional or specialized
vocabulary. 7
literary style. ølanguage
laboratory a
room equipped
with tape recorders etc. for
learning a
foreign language. language of flowers a set of
symbolic meanings attached to
different flowers.
speak the
same language
have a
similar outlook,
manner of expression, etc. [ME f. OF langage ult. f. L lingua tongue]