language
UK: ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ | US: ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ
n. a system of communication used by a particular country or community
n. the method of human communication, either spoken or written
n. the style or manner of expression in writing or speech
The word "language" traces back to the Latin lingua (meaning "tongue" or "speech"), which evolved into Old French langage (referring to speech or dialect). The suffix -age denotes a collective or functional noun, forming "language" as a system of communication. The shift from "tongue" to "language" reflects the physical organ's symbolic role in speech.
English is a widely spoken language around the world.
She has a talent for learning foreign languages quickly.
The poet’s use of language is both vivid and precise.
Body language can reveal emotions without words.
The study of language evolution fascinates linguists.