Bilingualism
the ability to speak two languages fluently.
the habitual use of two languages.
Canadian. a government-supported program encouraging all citizens to acquire a knowledge of both English and French.
Historical Examples
Belgium Emile Cammaerts
Putnam’s Word Book Louis A. Flemming
Belgium Emile Cammaerts
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