Definitions of language:

  • noun:   the mental faculty or power of vocal communication
    Example: "Language sets homo sapiens apart from all other animals"
  • noun:   a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
    Example: "He taught foreign languages"
  • noun:   the cognitive processes involved in producing and understanding linguistic communication
    Example: "He didn't have the language to express his feelings"
  • noun:   a system of words used in a particular discipline
    Example: "The language of sociology"
  • noun:   the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number
    Example: "The song uses colloquial language"
  • noun:   (language) communication by word of mouth
    Example: "He uttered harsh language"