bilingualism
noun
bi·lin·gual·ism
(ˌ)bī-ˈliŋ-gwə-ˌli-zəm 
1
: the ability to speak two languages
2
: the frequent use (as by a community) of two languages
3
: the political or institutional recognition of two languages
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In analyzing neighborhoods, marketers should consider the broader implications of bilingualism and identity.
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Mike Villalobos, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The new sort of bilingualism needed for executives is the fluency to speak business while understanding the new language of AI terminology and concepts, such as knowing the difference between supervised learning and unsupervised learning.
—Cam Linke, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Canada, for example, has done just fine by adopting bilingualism.
—Bruce Bueno De Mesquita, Foreign Affairs, 7 May 2014
Beyond language skills, bilingualism and multilingualism are linked to cognitive flexibility and problem-solving skills.
—Nina Greenwood, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Mike Villalobos, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The new sort of bilingualism needed for executives is the fluency to speak business while understanding the new language of AI terminology and concepts, such as knowing the difference between supervised learning and unsupervised learning.
—Cam Linke, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Canada, for example, has done just fine by adopting bilingualism.
—Bruce Bueno De Mesquita, Foreign Affairs, 7 May 2014
Beyond language skills, bilingualism and multilingualism are linked to cognitive flexibility and problem-solving skills.
—Nina Greenwood, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Bilingualism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bilingualism. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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