lingual

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  1. adjective Of, relating to, or situated near the tongue or a tonguelike organ.
  2. adjective Linguistics Pronounced with the tongue in conjunction with other organs of speech.
  3. adjective Of languages; linguistic: lingual diversity.
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  • This can be illustrated by the fact that all of TAM flight attendants are not only multi-lingual, but are also security technicians ensuring the ultimate safety of the airline's passengers with a smile. —  ETravelBlackboard.com
  • The multi-lingual, highly educated workforce made it a relatively cost-effective location, offering administrative support through its Dutch office to the rest of Europe and the Asia-Pacific.
  • More than 500 multi-lingual, multi-cultural staff work across offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Los Angeles and regional outposts in Chang Chun, Cheng Du, and Hang Zhou. —  The Online News Page
  • Qualifications • Multi-lingual service serving German, French, Spanish and Italian customers. —  Recently Uploaded Slideshows
  • Bi-lingual, Fernandez believes God has uniquely equipped him to minister in South Florida. —  Biblical Recorder
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  1. = F. Spanish Portuguese lingual = Italian linguale, from New Latin lingualis, of the tongue, from Latin lingua, Old Latin dingua = English tongue: see tongue.
 

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/ˈlɪŋgwəl/
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