What Does Query Language Mean?

Query language (QL) refers to any computer programming language that requests and retrieves data from database and information systems by sending queries. It works on user entered structured and formal programming command based queries to find and extract data from host databases.

Techopedia Explains Query Language

Query language is primarily created for creating, accessing and modifying data in and out from a database management system (DBMS). Typically, QL requires users to input a structured command that is similar and close to the English language querying construct.