# first language

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The first language one is taught to speak; one's native language.
2. The language one feels most comfortable and capable with.
3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see first, language.

## Etymology
From first + language.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/first-language