Language
Noun
UK
/ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪdʒ/
US
/ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪdʒ/
Definition
A system of words used for communication.
Example
"She is learning a new language."
"Language helps people share ideas, feelings, and information clearly."
"Body language can show emotions even when a person says nothing."
Explanation
Language is a system of words that people use to communicate, speak, read, write, and understand others. For example, English is her first language. Languages can be spoken or written, like English, Urdu, Hindi, Spanish, or Chinese. The word can also mean the way someone speaks, such as he used kind language. It can also refer to special forms of communication, like body language, which uses gestures.