languagedesignation

noun
UK /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪdʒ ˌdez.ɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən/
US /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪdʒ ˌdez.ɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

A language designation is a name or label given to a language to show which one it is.

The form asked for the language designation of each student's home language.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The act of officially choosing or naming a language for a particular purpose.

The languagedesignation of English as the official language changed the school rules.

3. A code or symbol used in computer systems to stand for a specific language.

The website reads the languagedesignation from your browser settings.

4. The label used on a map or sign to show which language is spoken in a place.

The languagedesignation on the regional map showed both French and German.