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Language   /lˈæŋgwədʒ/  /lˈæŋgwɪdʒ/   Listen
Language

noun
1.
A systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols.  Synonym: linguistic communication.  "The language introduced is standard throughout the text" , "The speed with which a program can be executed depends on the language in which it is written"
2.
(language) communication by word of mouth.  Synonyms: oral communication, speech, speech communication, spoken communication, spoken language, voice communication.  "He uttered harsh language" , "He recorded the spoken language of the streets"
3.
The text of a popular song or musical-comedy number.  Synonyms: lyric, words.  "He wrote both words and music" , "The song uses colloquial language"
4.
The cognitive processes involved in producing and understanding linguistic communication.  Synonym: linguistic process.
5.
The mental faculty or power of vocal communication.  Synonym: speech.
6.
A system of words used to name things in a particular discipline.  Synonyms: nomenclature, terminology.  "Biological nomenclature" , "The language of sociology"



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... of Morton, chancellor, was affected by all these considerations, and still more by a rumor spread abroad, that Mary intended to appoint Rizzio chancellor in his place, and to bestow that dignity on a mean and upstart foreigner, ignorant of the laws and language of the country.[**] So indiscreet had this princess been in her kindness to Rizzio, that even that strange report met with credit, and proved a great means of accelerating the ruin of the favorite. Morton, insinuating himself into Henry's confidence, employed all his art to inflame the discontent ...
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... forbidden by many statutes. [Footnote: Thus, the Maryland law provides that "any person who shall knowingly advertise, print, publish, distribute or circulate any pamphlet, printed paper, book, newspaper notice, advertisement or reference containing words or language or conveying any notice, hint, or reference to any person or to the name of any person, real or fictitious, from whom, or to any place, house, shop, or office, where any poison, drug, mixture, preparation, ...
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... in a wilderness. I aimed to be kind and courteous in my demeanor to all, but no one was admitted in the least degree into my confidence, and every emotion was carefully concealed from observation. Satisfied with my books and my music, learning language after language, not that I liked study so passionately, but it made me forget, I felt that I never could be again what I had been. My chief solace, when not studying, was at the instrument; and here with my pupils did I spend hour after hour, reveling not alone in the written music, ...
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