Lingua
noun
A Latin word meaning 'tongue' or 'language', often used in academic texts to refer to language in general.
The study of lingua reveals much about cultural identity and communication.
Usage tips
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lingua franca,lingua materna,lingua franca
noun
A Latin word meaning 'tongue' or 'language', often used in academic texts to refer to language in general.
The study of lingua reveals much about cultural identity and communication.
Usage tips
Neutral
lingua franca,lingua materna,lingua franca
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Context
Understand how languages shape identity
In many cultures, the lingua spoken can define social groups.
Pro Tip 2/3Academic Use
Recognize 'lingua' in scholarly language discussions
In linguistics, 'lingua' often refers to several theoretical frameworks.
Pro Tip 3/3Literal Meaning
Remember that 'lingua' also denotes 'tongue'
In anatomy, 'lingua' refers to the physical tongue.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Context
Understand how languages shape identity
In many cultures, the lingua spoken can define social groups.
Pro Tip 2/3Academic Use
Recognize 'lingua' in scholarly language discussions
In linguistics, 'lingua' often refers to several theoretical frameworks.
Pro Tip 3/3Literal Meaning
Remember that 'lingua' also denotes 'tongue'
In anatomy, 'lingua' refers to the physical tongue.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Context
Understand how languages shape identity
In many cultures, the lingua spoken can define social groups.
Pro Tip 2/3Academic Use
Recognize 'lingua' in scholarly language discussions
In linguistics, 'lingua' often refers to several theoretical frameworks.
Pro Tip 3/3Literal Meaning
Remember that 'lingua' also denotes 'tongue'
In anatomy, 'lingua' refers to the physical tongue.
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