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English

first language

noun

Meaning

  1. The first language one is taught to speak; one's native language.
  2. The language one feels most comfortable and capable with.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

mother tongue(English)maternal language(English)birthtongue(English)birth-tongue(English)birth tongue(English)heritage language(English)father tongue(English)mother-tongue(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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