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/sˈɛkənd lˈæŋɡwɪdʒ/
/sˈɛkənd lˈaŋɡwɪdʒ/
Second language
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a language that a person learns after their first language, often through formal education or exposure to a different culture or community
Examples
English is commonly taught as a second language in many countries around the world.
She became fluent in French as a second language during her time in Paris.
