langue
nounUK /ˈlɒːŋ(ɡ)/ · US /ˈlɑŋ(ɡ)/
Etymology Borrowed from French langue. Doublet of lingua and tongue.
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Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences Language as a system rather than language in use, including the formal rules, structures, and limitations of language.
- Related terms
- Langue nouvelle