- Use of more than one languageMultilingualism is the use of more than one language, either by an individual speaker or by a group of speakers1. It is a common phenomenon in the world, as multilingual speakers outnumber monolingual speakers1. Multilingualism is also a form of language contact, which occurs when language communities come in contact with each other for various reasons2. Multilingualism can be seen as both a tool and a symptom of social and cultural interactions2.Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.
Multilingualism is the use of more than one language, either by an individual speaker or by a group of speakers. It is believed that multilingual speakers outnumber monolingual speakers in the world's population.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MultilingualismMultilingualism is considered a form of language contact. This contact occurs when language communities, through obligation or choice, come in contact with one another. Multilingualism is therefore considered both a tool and a symptom of forces that necessitate or encourage contact between communities.
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