Etymological root
lingua
Latin
Words from this root(3)
language
A1
/ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪd͡ʒ/
A system of words and grammar used by the people of a particular country or community to communicate.
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lingo
C2+
/ˈlɪŋɡoʊ/
the specialized vocabulary or jargon of a particular group
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lingua
C2+
/ˈlɪŋɡwə/
a tongue or tongue-like part; a language (as in lingua franca)
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