English Explanatory Dictionary

first language

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The first language one is taught to speak; one's native language.
  2. The language one feels most comfortable and capable with.
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see first, language.

Word forms

first language first languages

Etymology

From first + language.

Synonyms

native language mother tongue mother language

Related words

mother tongue second language
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