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second language

noun
Syllables
se·
cond·
lang·
uage
/ˈsɛkənd ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
a language that a person learns after their first language, often through formal education or exposure to a different culture or community
Examples
  • English is commonly taught as a second language in many countries around the world.
  • She became fluent in French as a second language during her time in Paris.
  • Many students in Europe study German as a second language.
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