The language
Example: The language changes depending on the situation
Definition
"The language" refers to a system of communication used by a particular community or country, consisting of spoken, written, or signed words and symbols. It enables people to express thoughts, convey information, and interact socially in various contexts.
Etymology
The phrase "the language" derives from the Old English word "spræc" or "langage" from Latin "lingua," meaning tongue or speech. Did you know that the word originally referred literally to the tongue as the organ of speech before evolving to mean the system of communication itself?
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"The language" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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