foreign language
A 'foreign language' is typically learned for communication, cultural understanding, or academic purposes.
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Definition
B1General
A language that is not the native language of the speaker.
Example
- She is fluent in three foreign languages.
- Learning a foreign language can be challenging but rewarding.
B1Regional
A language that is not widely spoken or used in a particular country or region.
Example
- In Japan, English is considered a foreign language.
- Spanish is a foreign language in China.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "foreign language":
native languagelanguage learningtarget languageworking languagefirst languageghost languagestandard languagemachine translationmother tongue