English Explanatory Dictionary

native language

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One's first language, learned in early childhood.
  2. The language of a Native or Aboriginal people.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

native language native languages

Etymology

From native + language.

Synonyms

mother language mother tongue native tongue birthtongue
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