A conceptual barrier to effective communication, occurring when people who speak different languages attempt to communicate with each other.

(databases, programming) Any of several generalized computer languages in which users may extract data from selected records in a database

plural of Romance language

(linguistics) A set of languages which have evolved from a common ancestor.

plural of language family

plural of target language

Language considered offensive or taboo, especially in movies/films.

(informal, derogatory) Any person or group crusading for a particular usage or omission within a language; also called language cops, tongue troopers.

(sociolinguistics) A form of a language that is institutionally promoted, regarded as the most "correct" or neutral variety; used by a population for public and formal purposes.

A schoolroom equipped with audio equipment so that students may hear and practice speaking a language they are learning.