Definition of "unilingualism" [unilingualism]

• Condition of being able to speak only a single language. (noun)

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• "A multiplicity of diverse and multilingual voices and debates within and even across languages ought to be what builds and deepens our democracy, what restores our dignity and what strengthens our participation in national and global affairs as a confident collective force to be reckoned with - especially in reaction to the politics of unilingualism and unilateralism."
• ""A policy of unilingualism will necessarily hold negative consequences, in terms of misunderstandings, lack of productivity, and safety hazards," he said."
• "Council violated language rights with their policies of unilingualism."