"semispeaker" meaning in English

See semispeaker in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: semispeakers [plural]
Etymology: semi- + speaker Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|semi|speaker}} semi- + speaker Head templates: {{en-noun}} semispeaker (plural semispeakers)
  1. (linguistics) A person with limited understanding of a particular language. Categories (topical): Linguistics Synonyms: semi-speaker
    Sense id: en-semispeaker-en-noun-QrB7Hx8P Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with semi- Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

Inflected forms

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