first language

English

Etymology

See separate entries for first and language

Noun

first language (plural first languages)

The first language one is taught to speak; one's native language.
Synonyms: native language, mother tongue, mother language
The language one feels most comfortable and capable with.
Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see first,‎ language.

Translations

mother tongue — see mother tongue

See also

mother tongue

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